Word Meaning

shooting definition and meaning

p. pr. & vb. n. of Shoot
n. The act of one who, or that which, shoots; as, the shooting of an archery club; the shooting of rays of light.
n. A wounding or killing with a firearm; specifically (Sporting), the killing of game; as, a week of shooting.
n. A sensation of darting pain; as, a shooting in one's head.
a. Of or pertaining to shooting; for shooting; darting.