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gunshot

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gunshot has 1 sense
  1. gunfire, gunshot - the act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
    --1 is a kind of shooting, shot
    --1 has particulars: enfilade, enfilade fire; snipe

Definitions from the Web

Gunshot

Description:

Gunshot is a noun that refers to the act or process of discharging a gun, or the sound produced by this action. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to the sound or effect of a gun being fired.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. An explosive sound made by the firing of a gun.

Example: The sudden gunshot startled everyone in the room.

2. The act of shooting a gun.

Example: The gunshot echoed through the forest as the hunter aimed at his target.

3. The injury or harm caused by being shot with a gun.

Example: The victim was rushed to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

Adjective:

1. Describing the sound or effect produced by the firing of a gun.

Example: The suspenseful movie was accompanied by realistic gunshot sounds.

2. Relating to firearms or weapons that use gunpowder to launch projectiles.

Example: The police officer examined the evidence, which included a few gunshot cartridges.

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