ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gunshot

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Gunshot is a noun meaning (countable) The act of discharging a firearm.

Meaning

(countable) The act of discharging a firearm.

More Meanings

  1. The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.
  2. (countable) A bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.

Example Sentences

For those, who are come over to the royal party, are consequently supposed to be out of gunshot.

Word Forms

Synonyms for gunshot

Depending on context, synonyms include gunfire.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gunfire, shooting, bullet, pistol, revolver, rifle.

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