26984 words

shootings

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
the act of shooting bullets from guns or other weapons:

Examples:

We heard some shooting in the night.
2
an occasion when someone is injured or killed by a bullet shot from a gun:

Examples:

There have been a number of shootings in the capital this week.
3

Examples:

He goes shooting most weekends.
4
(of prices) rising very quickly to a high level
5
the act of firing a gun or other weapon:

Examples:

[ U ] She heard shooting in the distance.
6
A shooting is also an occasion on which someone is injured or killed by a bullet fired from a gun.

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