Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt/
noun the sound made by a gun being fired
A1 He heard a loud gunshot and ran away in fear.
A2 The detective found a bullet casing near the crime scene, indicating a gunshot had occurred.
B1 The gunshot rang out in the quiet neighborhood, causing everyone to panic.
B2 The forensic team analyzed the trajectory of the gunshot to determine where the shooter was positioned.
C1 The expert marksman could tell from the sound of the gunshot what type of weapon was used.
C2 The investigation revealed that the gunshot was fired from a distance, making it difficult to pinpoint the shooter's location.
adjective describing something related to or resembling the sound of a gunshot
A1 I heard a loud gunshot in the distance.
A2 The gunshot sounded like it came from the nearby woods.
B1 The police are investigating the gunshot heard last night.
B2 The forensic team found evidence of a gunshot wound on the victim.
C1 The expert analyzed the trajectory of the gunshot to determine the shooter's position.
C2 The detective reconstructed the crime scene based on the gunshot residue found.
formal The forensic team analyzed the gunshot residue found at the crime scene.
informal I heard a loud gunshot coming from the woods last night.
slang The gang members were caught in a shootout, exchanging gunshots in the street.
figurative Her words hit me like a gunshot to the heart, leaving me stunned and speechless.
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