Pronunciation: /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
noun the action or practice of shooting with a gun or other weapon
A1 The shooting star was very bright in the night sky.
A2 The police are investigating the shooting that occurred last night.
B1 The shooting of the film took place in a remote location.
B2 The shooting of the basketball game was intense and exciting.
C1 The shooting of the new music video was a complex and intricate process.
C2 The shooting of the documentary captured the raw emotions of the subjects.
verb the act of firing a gun or other weapon
A1 The police officer is shooting at the target.
A2 She enjoys shooting hoops in her free time.
B1 The hunter was shooting at a deer in the forest.
B2 The soldiers were shooting at the enemy troops during the battle.
C1 The filmmaker is shooting a new movie in Hollywood.
C2 The photographer was shooting a fashion editorial for a magazine cover.
adjective relating to the act of shooting or aimed at shooting
A1 The shooting star lit up the night sky.
A2 The shooting competition was held in the park.
B1 The shooting incident caused panic in the neighborhood.
B2 The shooting range was equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
C1 The shooting script underwent several revisions before production.
C2 The shooting location was carefully selected for its picturesque backdrop.
formal The police are investigating the shooting that took place last night.
informal Did you hear about the shooting downtown?
slang That shooting was totally messed up.
figurative Her sharp shooting words hit me like bullets.
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