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SHOOTING

(noun, verb)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Shooting.

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Shooting - as a noun

The act of firing a projectile

Example: "His shooting was slow but accurate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shot7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Killing someone by gunfire

Example: "When the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
homicide16
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOOTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shooting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SHOOTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHOOTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shooting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOOTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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