gunshot
1 of 1noun/ˈɡʌnʃɑt/
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the act of firing a gun
B1Learn more on Wikipedia- During the training session, the recruits practiced the proper technique for a controlled and accurate gunshot.
- The soldier demonstrated how to handle a firearm safely, emphasizing the potential danger of gunshot.
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the bullet or bullets that are shot from a gun
- The forensic expert examined the crime scene for evidence of multiple gunshots.
- Detectives analyzed the trajectory of the gunshots to determine the direction of the shooting.
- The old building bore scars from years of gunshots, telling a tale of its history.
- The medical team worked swiftly to treat the victim's gunshot wounds, trying to stabilize them for transport to the hospital.
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the noise produced when a gun is fired
- In the distance, a single gunshot signaled the start of the hunting season.
- Residents in the quiet neighborhood were alarmed when they heard a series of gunshots echoing through the night.