Word SHOOTING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

shooting

🇺🇸 [ˈʃuːtɪŋ]

Meanings

The act of firing a weapon, typically a gun or bow, at a target. It can also refer to the act of recording a film or video. In sports, shooting refers to the action of attempting to score by propelling a ball or puck toward a goal.

Examples

• He enjoyed shooting at the range with his friends.
• The shooting of the film took place in the mountains.
• She spent hours practicing her shooting technique in basketball.

Synonyms

firing • blasting • filming

Antonyms

blocking • defending • avoiding