Shooting ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Shooting ( noun )

1. The act of firing a weapon, such as a gun, at a target.
2. An event or competition in which firearms are used to fire at a target.
3. The action of producing a film, television program, or photograph.

Origin:

Middle english shote, from old english scēotan; related to old high german scīzan to divide, latin scindere to split.

Examples:

1. There was a shooting at the mall.
2. He went to the shooting range to practice.
3. The shooting of the movie was delayed due to bad weather.
4. The Olympic shooting team is doing well this year.
5. The shooting of the deer was done during the hunting season.

(As a verb)

Shooting ( verb )

1. The act of firing a weapon, such as a gun, at a target.
2. An event or competition in which firearms are used to fire at a target.
3. The action of producing a film, television program, or photograph.

Origin:

Middle english shote, from old english scēotan; related to old high german scīzan to divide, latin scindere to split.

Examples:

1. There was a shooting at the mall.
2. He went to the shooting range to practice.
3. The shooting of the movie was delayed due to bad weather.
4. The Olympic shooting team is doing well this year.
5. The shooting of the deer was done during the hunting season.