gunshot
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the sound made when a gun is fired, or the act of firing it.
the act of discharging a firearm or the audible report produced by such a discharge.
Simple“The sudden gunshot echoed through the quiet woods, scaring away the birds.”
In context“Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot followed by the sound of a vehicle accelerating rapidly away from the scene.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an injury caused by a bullet from a gun.
an injury or wound resulting from being struck by a projectile fired from a firearm.
Simple“The doctor treated a gunshot wound in the patient's shoulder.”
In context“The emergency room staff was placed on high alert after reports of multiple victims with gunshot injuries arriving by private transport.”
Synonymsbullet wound - 03 C1 Advanced
the distance that a bullet can travel from a gun.
the effective range or distance to which a projectile can be propelled from a specific firearm.
Simple“The soldiers stayed just out of gunshot to remain safe from the enemy.”
In context“The scouts maintained a position just beyond gunshot of the fortress walls to observe the gate without drawing fire.”
Usage gunshot wounds
“Five individuals, who were all found with gunshot wounds, were taken to local hospitals.”
“County police said officers discovered five people with gunshot wounds outside campus dormitories when they arrived.”
From gun + shot.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.