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Shooting Definition & Meaning

1. Shooting refers to the act of firing a gun or other weapon.

Example: The police officer was shooting at the suspect who was running away.

2. Shooting can also mean taking a photograph or making a video.

Example: The photographer was shooting pictures of the beautiful sunset.

3. Shooting can be used to describe the act of throwing a ball or shooting it towards a goal.

Example: The basketball player was shooting free throws during practice.

4. Shooting can refer to the act of hunting or killing animals for sport or food.

Example: The hunter was shooting deer in the forest.

5. Shooting can also describe a sudden, intense pain or sensation.

Example: The athlete felt a shooting pain in his leg after running too hard.

Examples of the word shooting used in sentences.

  • He bought a new camera to capture the beautiful shooting stars at night.
  • I like shooting hoops in the park with my friends.
  • She was scared of the loud shooting sound during the fireworks display.
  • The hunting party went shooting in the forest to catch some wild game.
  • The police officer prevented a shooting incident at a local store.
  • The shooting star was so beautiful that it took my breath away.
  • Last weekend, I went shooting with my friends and had a great time.
  • The shooting of the new movie started yesterday in downtown.
  • I heard that there was a shooting nearby last night, but luckily no one was hurt.
  • My dad used to go shooting every Sunday morning when he was young.
  • The basketball player missed the shot, but he made up for it by shooting another one in the final seconds of the game.
  • He was charged with shooting a wild animal without a permit.
  • The shooting of a new action movie has begun in the city center.
  • The police officer fired warning shots to disperse the crowd and prevent further violence.
  • I'm sorry, but we have to cancel the shooting range reservation due to the extreme weather conditions.
  • The police have made an arrest in the case of the shooting that happened downtown last night.
  • The documentary filmmaker won several awards for his film about the shooting of a young Black man by a police officer.
  • The couple had their wedding photoshoot on the outskirts of the city, with a shooting range as the backdrop.
  • As an avid sportsman, John has been practicing shooting since he was a teenager.
  • The neighbor called the police after hearing gunshots in the middle of the night, but it turned out to be just kids shooting fireworks.
  • Despite the tragic shooting incident that occurred in our city, the community has come together to support one another through this difficult time. (current events)
  • The basketball player scored the winning point with a last-second shooting attempt, sending the stadium into a frenzy of excitement. (sports)
  • My cousin has always had a passion for shooting sports and has won several competitions in his club. (hobbies)
  • The photographer captured a stunning image of a shooting star streaking across the night sky, leaving a trail of sparkling light behind it. (nature)
  • The director of the film wanted to include a realistic shooting scene, so he hired a professional stunt coordinator to ensure everyone's safety during filming. (entertainment)
  • As an expert marksman, he won first place in the shooting competition with an astounding accuracy of 99.9%.
  • The director filmed the shooting scene with precision to ensure that every angle and shot captured the intensity of the action.
  • The shooting at the local high school left the small community reeling with grief and horror.
  • The police officer had to use his gun for shooting to stop the suspect from harming anyone else.
  • Despite the intense pressure, the basketball player remained calm and made the winning shot in the final seconds of the game, shooting his team to victory.
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