shotting

American  

[shot-ing] / ˈʃɒt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of making lead shot in a shot tower.

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Etymology

Origin of shotting

shot ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“Maybe I should stop drop shotting and start winning,” Melzer said with a laugh.

From New York Times • May 27, 2010

When bass are near a weedy bottom, Lillegard favors vertical jigging or drop shotting above the vegetation.

From Time Magazine Archive

You know my fun is a sort of fizz—there's nothing but a flash—nothing to hurt—no shotting.

From Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky by Simms, William Gilmore

Not being able to aggravate us into shotting our guns, what must he turn to and do but load with stone—and look at that flag!

From The Honour of the Flag by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)

Rifles should always be cleaned from the breach, thus avoiding possible injury to the rifling at the muzzle, which would affect the shotting adversely.

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by Department, U. S. War