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单词 gunshot
释义

gunshot

noun

gun·​shot ˈgən-ˌshät How to pronounce gunshot (audio)
1
: shot or a projectile fired from a gun
2
: the range of a gun
3
: the firing of a gun

Example Sentences

He was killed by a gunshot to the head.
Recent Examples on the Web One juvenile victim was found with a gunshot wound, and another juvenile was taken into custody, Oakland police said. Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The task force said North Chicago police responded to reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of Spruce Drive about 10:45 p.m. and found the 18-year-old with a serious gunshot wound. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Phoenix Police Department said that officers who responded to the scene found Williams dead in the motel parking lot with a single gunshot wound to the head which appeared to be self-inflicted. Jeremy Yurow, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Homicide detective are investigating after a woman found on the sand in Pacific Beach died from an apparent gunshot wound early Tuesday. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Police found an unidentified man with an apparent gunshot wound to the head at the scene, a news release says. Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Deputies arrived to find Wolfe outside of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 The injured officer, a 41-year-old man, was taken to the hospital where he was treated for the gunshot wound, Milwaukee police said in a news release. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 At the scene, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gunshot

noun

gun·​shot ˈgən-ˌshät How to pronounce gunshot (audio)
1
: a shot from a gun
2
: the distance that can be reached by a gun

gunshot

noun

as in missile

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • missile
  • projectile
  • shot
  • ammunition
  • bullet
  • round
  • load
  • pop
  • shell
  • cartridge
  • cannonball
  • slug
  • lead
  • dumdum
  • cap
  • pellet
  • ball
  • charge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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