shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/noun 6adjective 2forms 1phrases 2 noun6 •an event in which someone fires a gun at a person, often hurting or killing themPolice are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week. •the act of one who, or that which, shootsthe shooting of rays of light •the sport or activity of firing a gun or other weaponI take part in shooting at the local archery club. •filming •a sensation of darting pain •a district in which people have the right to kill game with firearms adjective2 •Moving or growing quicklyShooting beams of light played over the sea. •Of a pain, sudden and dartingI often feel a shooting pain in my arm. formsshootings Phrases with shooting straight-shootingOf person: honest and forthright. whole shooting matchEverything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.
