Meaning of the word shooting in English

What does shooting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shooting

US /ˈʃuː.t̬ɪŋ/

UK /ˈʃuː.tɪŋ/

the action or process of firing a gun or other weapon

Example:

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The police responded to a report of a shooting.

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He was injured in a hunting shooting accident.

Synonym:

firing gunfire discharge blast

the process of filming or photographing something

Example:

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The film crew is on location for the outdoor shooting.

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The fashion magazine organized a photo shooting in Paris.

Synonym:

filming photography taping recording

causing a sharp, sudden pain

Example:

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I felt a shooting pain in my leg.

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A shooting star streaked across the night sky.

Synonym:

stabbing throbbing sharp piercing