gunshot

American  

[guhn-shot] / ˈgʌnˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the shooting of a gun.

   We heard three gunshots.

2. a bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.

3. the range of a gun.

   The bear was out of gunshot.

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adjective

1. made by a gunshot.

gunshot British  

/ ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt /

noun

1. 1. shot fired from a gun

   2. ( as modifier )

      gunshot wounds

2. the range of a gun

3. the shooting of a gun

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Etymology

Origin of gunshot

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; gun ¹, shot ¹

Example Sentences

The expert’s analysis couldn’t positively identify gunshots fired from outside the truck, but it detected three faint pops.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alternative theories are fuelled by the absence of reports of gunshots being heard at the time of the murders - 19:00 GMT - despite experts saying they should have been audible about a mile away,

From BBC

But standing in their way is 71-year-old Sliwa, a Guardian Angel and subway vigilante who cemented his place in city lore after surviving five gunshot wounds in an alleged mob hit in 1992.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Norman said the firm had practise drills to prepare for a cyber attack but "nothing survives the first whiff of gunshot".

From BBC

If the show stays true to the game, we won’t be seeing what happens to Ellie following that cliffhanger gunshot until the story reaches that part of “Day 3” from Abby’s perspective.

From Los Angeles Times