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Definition of gunshot

gunshot

/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑːt/
gun · shot
Plural:gunshots
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• noun

1

A shot fired from a gun, or the loud sound produced by its discharge.

Example

"A single gunshot echoed across the valley at dawn."

2

The effective distance or range to which a gun can fire a projectile.

Example

"The historical fort was built just beyond gunshot of the harbor entrance."

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• Nearby Words

gunrunner
gunrunning
gunship
gunshot
gunsight
gunslinger
gunslinging

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunshot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunshot
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