Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Shooting.
How to pronounce shooting:
UK
Shooting - as a noun
The act of firing a projectile
Example: "His shooting was slow but accurate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shotHypernyms (Closely Related)
actuationpropulsionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Killing someone by gunfire
Example: "When the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
homicideHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shooting - as a verb
To launch a projectile.
To move or act quickly or suddenly.
To act or achieve.
To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
To develop, move forward.
To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.
Example: "The land shoots into a promontory."
To plane straight; to fit by planing.
To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.w
To shoot the moon.
Example Sentences
"The shooting at the school left many students injured."
"The police investigated the shooting that occurred downtown."
"She was proud of her shooting skills at the archery competition."
"The shooting of the film took place in a remote location."
"The shooting of the basketball player was captured on camera."
Word Game Points
Is SHOOTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shooting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHOOTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SHOOTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shooting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHOOTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHOOTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shooting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHOOTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
