flight shooting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flight shooting
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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"With your father's permission, you might, in the first place, invite me to an evening's flight shooting."
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Flight shooting is also successfully pursued, but of course you must obtain information as to the best spots in the line of flight.
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The man who goes Flight Shooting there is almost certain of good sport, provided he knows what he is about.
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Flight shooting is the favorite method of taking them.
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