Synonyms for Shooting

Definition of shooting

noun
  1. the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate"
  2. killing someone by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies"

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Writing tips for "shooting"

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"Shooting" in song lyrics

See how shooting is used in real songs:

  • "STRAP ON A HELMET AND START SHOOTING!"
    Aesop Rock — Winners Take All
  • "She'll load the guns and I'm coming out shooting"
    Apocalipps f/ Truck — Ghetto Chick
  • "In the great Asian nation, stars shooting"
    Tha Beggas — Traditional Kung Fu

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