gunshot

CEFRC1

/ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The sound or bullet produced when a gun is fired.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.

Examples

  • At what time did you hear the gunshot?

  • While he was giving the speech, the sound of a gunshot could be heard.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.

  2. The act of discharging a firearm.

More examples

In context

  • Tom thought he heard a gunshot.

  • For those, who are come over to the royal party, are consequently supposed to be out of gunshot.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The hunter heard a loud blank echo through the forest when he pulled the trigger.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From gun + shot.