gunshot

ˈɡʌnʃɒt

Definitions

1. noun

the sound or noise made by a firearm when it is discharged

“The police arrived quickly after hearing the gunshot.”

2. noun

the wound or damage caused by a firearm

“She was rushed to the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg.”

3. verb

to fire a firearm

“The hunter had to gunshot a deer to feed his family.”

4. verb

to cause a wound or damage with a firearm

“The robber tried to gunshot the security guard, but he was wearing a bulletproof vest.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • shot

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness