shooting
shooting Lexical Profile
shooting Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act or an instance of discharging a firearm or launching a projectile such as an arrow.
"Local authorities conducted a thorough investigation following the late-night shooting downtown."
The process or activity of capturing photographs or recording motion picture footage with a camera.
"Principal shooting for the historical documentary took place on location in Scotland over six weeks."
The competitive sport or recreational practice of firing at targets or game using firearms or bows.
"She won a silver medal in competitive target shooting at the international games."
In sports such as basketball, soccer, or hockey, the act or skill of propelling the ball or puck toward the goal or basket to score.
"The team's accurate three-point shooting in the final quarter secured their championship victory."
• adjective
Moving, darting, or streaking very rapidly across a space.
"The children stayed awake late into the summer night hoping to spot a shooting star."
Characterized by a sudden, sharp, and piercing sensation that radiates rapidly through a part of the body.
"He scheduled an appointment with the physical therapist after experiencing a shooting pain in his lower back."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the Old English verb 'sceotan' (to move swiftly, dart forth, or discharge a missile) combined with the verbal noun and participial suffix '-ing'.