gunshot
B2
noun
Freq #2544
Meanings
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1
noun
The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.
For those, who are come over to the royal party, are consequently supposed to be out of gunshot.
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2
noun
the act of shooting a gun
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3
noun
The act of discharging a firearm.
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4
noun
A bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.
Etymology
From gun + shot.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
noun
· the act of shooting a gun
gunfire