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Webster 1913 Edition


gunshot

gun′shotˊ

,
Adj.
Made by the shot of a gun;
as, a
gunshot
wound
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gunshot

GUN'SHOT

,
Noun.
The distance of the point blank range of a cannon-shot.

GUN'SHOT

,
Adj.
Made by the shot of a gun; as a gunshot wound.

Definition 2024


gunshot

gunshot

English

Noun

gunshot (plural gunshots)

  1. The act of discharging a firearm.
  2. The sound made by a discharging firearm.
  3. The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.
    • The Hind and the Panther, John Dryden
      For those, who are come over to the royal party, are consequently supposed to be out of gunshot.
  4. A bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.

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