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Meaning of "gunshot" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GUNSHOT

gunshot  [ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GUNSHOT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gunshot is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GUNSHOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gunshot

Gunshot

A gunshot is the discharge of a firearm, producing a mechanical sound effect and a chemical gunshot residue. The term can also refer to a gunshot wound caused by such a discharge. Multiple discharges of a firearm or firearms are referred to as gunfire. The word can connote either the sound of a gun firing, the projectiles that were fired, or both. For example, the statement "gunfire came from the next street" could either mean the sound of discharge, or it could mean the bullets themselves. It is better to be a bit more specific while writing however. "The sound of gunfire" or "we came under gunfire" would be more descriptive and prevent confusion. In the latter phrase, in particular, "fire" is more commonly used, as both words hold the same general meaning within the proper context.

Definition of gunshot in the English dictionary

The first definition of gunshot in the dictionary is shot fired from a gun. Other definition of gunshot is the range of a gun. Gunshot is also the shooting of a gun.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GUNSHOT


airshot
ˈɛəˌʃɒt
Aldershot
ˈɔːldəˌʃɒt
birdshot
ˈbɜːdˌʃɒt
bloodshot
ˈblʌdˌʃɒt
buckshot
ˈbʌkˌʃɒt
cannon-shot
ˈkænənˌʃɒt
earshot
ˈɪəˌʃɒt
eyeshot
ˈaɪˌʃɒt
grapeshot
ˈɡreɪpˌʃɒt
headshot
ˈhɛdˌʃɒt
hotshot
ˈhɒtˌʃɒt
moonshot
ˈmuːnˌʃɒt
one-shot
ˈwʌnˌʃɒt
rimshot
ˈrɪmˌʃɒt
screenshot
ˈskriːnˌʃɒt
slapshot
ˈslæpˌʃɒt
slingshot
ˈslɪŋˌʃɒt
snapshot
ˈsnæpˌʃɒt
stoneshot
ˈstəʊnˌʃɒt
upshot
ˈʌpˌʃɒt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GUNSHOT

gunport
gunpowder
Gunpowder Plot
gunpowder tea
gunpowdery
gunrunner
gunrunning
guns
gunsel
gunship
gunshot wound
gunslinger
gunslinging
gunsmith
gunsmithing
gunstick
gunstock
gunstone
Gunter
gunter rig

WORDS THAT END LIKE GUNSHOT

approach shot
big shot
by a long shot
chip shot
drop shot
free shot
high-angle shot
like a shot
long shot
low-angle shot
mug shot
outshot
pack shot
parting shot
penalty shot
rifle shot
shot
snap shot
to be a warning shot
unshot

Synonyms and antonyms of gunshot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gunshot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GUNSHOT

Find out the translation of gunshot to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gunshot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gunshot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

射出的子弹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

disparo
570 millions of speakers

English

gunshot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बंदूक की गोली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نارية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

огнестрельное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

disparo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কামানের পাল্লা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coup de feu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tembakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schuss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

発砲された銃弾
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

총탄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gunshot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phát súng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துப்பாக்கிச் சூட்டுக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंदुकीची गोळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

atış
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sparo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wystrzał
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вогнепальна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

împușcătură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυροβολισμούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skietwond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skott
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skudd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gunshot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNSHOT»

The term «gunshot» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.585 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNSHOT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gunshot» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gunshot» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gunshot

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3 QUOTES WITH «GUNSHOT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gunshot.
1
Michael Baden
I saw why people died and how they died. I saw gunshot wounds and liver failure. It was a good learning experience, so I came regularly on weekends and holidays.
2
Richard Carmona
I am classified as a disabled veteran. The reason I'm disabled is because I have wounds and injuries that I got while on active duty... from parachute jumping to combat to gunshot wounds, all that stuff.
3
Chen Shui-bian
Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUNSHOT»

Discover the use of gunshot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gunshot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, ...
The book describes practical aspects of ballistics, wound ballistics, and the classification of various wounds caused by handguns, bang guns, rifles, and shotguns.
Vincent J.M. DiMaio, M.D., 1998
2
Terminal Ballistics: A Text and Atlas of Gunshot Wounds
The text begins by describing the anatomy and design of basic firearms and the fundamental components of ammunition rounds, .22 rimfire, and propellants.
Malcolm J. Dodd, 2005
3
Chemical Analysis of Firearms, Ammunition, and Gunshot Residue
Drawing on the extensive experience of the Northern Ireland Forensic Science Laboratory (NIFSL) which processed a large firearms caseload during the region’s recent violent past, this book records the statistics gathered and the ...
James Smyth Wallace, 2008
4
Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, ...
The book describes practical aspects of ballistics, wound ballistics, and the classification of various wounds caused by handguns, bang guns, rifles, and shotguns.
Vincent J. M. Di Maio, 1999
5
Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis
Principal Techniques The techniques for the detection of gunshot residue (GSR) are well documented and have evolved over the last several decades. Early methods such as nitrate tests were replaced by methods such as Neutron Activation ...
A. J. Schwoeble, David L. Exline, 2000
6
Advanced Forensic Criminal Defense Investigations
Scientific evidence, including the analysis of gunshot residue (GSR), is a most fascinating aspect of criminal investigation. GSR tests are used to determine whether or not an individual may have fired or handled a gun that has been fired.
Paul J. Ciolino, Grace Elting Castle, 1997
7
Gunshot Road: An Emily Tempest Mystery
An Emily Tempest Mystery Adrian Hyland. GUNSHOT ROAD Adrian Hyland First published in Great Britain in 2010 by Quercus This. GUNSHOT ROAD.
Adrian Hyland, 2011
8
The Persistence of Gunshot Residue in Decomposing Tissue and ...
In addition, the presence and persistence of GSR was investigated in blowfly larvae that had been feeding on shot tissue.
Lisa Marie LaGoo, 2008
9
Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Introduction The evaluation of gunshot wounds is an area of importance in forensic medicine. Analysis of gunshot wounds should involve: Differentiation of wounds of entrance from exit • Range of fire estimation for entrance wounds ...
Charles Catanese, 2009
10
Forensic Gunshot Residue Distance Determination Testing ...
The determination of how far a firearm was from a victim or target when it was discharged is a frequent request to crime laboratories.
Stanley Keith Hodges, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUNSHOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gunshot is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Video: Scuffle inside Ohio courthouse ends in gunshot
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Video captured a confrontation between security officers and a civilian that ended in a gunshot. The altercation began during a Thursday, ... «Police News, Jul 15»
2
Police: Man armed with “multiple knives” injured in officer-involved …
WHITEFISH BAY — Whitefish Bay police tell FOX6 News a 39-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound following an officer-involved shooting ... «fox6now.com, Jul 15»
3
Wareham man arrives at New Bedford hospital with gunshot wound
NEW BEDFORD, M.A. (WPRI) – New Bedford police responded to St. Luke's Sunday morning regarding a gunshot victim at the hospital, ... «WPRI 12 Eyewitness News, Jul 15»
4
3 gunshot wounds blamed on bullet which ricocheted
How can a single bullet cause three gunshot wounds? An airport official has an explanation: The bullet ricocheted. Two rookie members of the ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
5
Authorities: Northwood death linked to gunshot
NORTHWOOD -- A Northwood man who apparently died last week in a driveway there had a small-caliber bullet lodged in his skull. The bullet ... «Bismarck Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Gunshot victim in Port Hueneme
Gunshot victim in Port Hueneme. 6:25 PM, Jul 13, 2015. 5 hours ago. port hueneme | crime. Star File photo. Jim Weber. Copyright 2015 Journal Media Group. «Ventura County Star, Jul 15»
7
Manhunt Suspect Arrested In Missouri With Self-Inflicted Gunshot
The U.S. Marshals Service said Christopher Hood, 39, was being treated at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville and, according ... «5newsonline.com, Jul 15»
8
GBI: Lee County doctor killed by gunshot wound to the head
Authorities were at 578 Northampton Road on Friday investigating the death of an emergency medicine physician at Phoebe Putney Memorial ... «The Albany Herald, Jul 15»
9
Police: Man Suffers Several Gunshot Wounds Following South …
Authorities responded to the scene just before noon and say a man was shot several times and suffered from gunshot wounds to the stomach. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
10
Fire..fa-fa-fa-fire! Fawlty gunshot at theatre show
A Fawlty problem with the effects at a theatre show caused the audience to be evacuated from Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre on Friday ... «Leighton Buzzard Today, Jul 15»

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