wing shot

American  

noun

Hunting.

1. a shot at a bird in flight.

2. an expert in shooting birds in flight.

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wing shot British  

noun

1. a shot taken at a bird in flight

2. an expert at shooting birds in flight

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Etymology

Origin of wing shot

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

A career 36% three-point shooter, the 31-year-old, 6-foot-7 wing shot 37.8% on threes with the Clippers.

From Los Angeles Times

The 6-foot-4 wing shot 45.8% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line but only 28.2% from three-point range.

From Los Angeles Times

He fired three-pointers from the wing, shot free throws, and attempted turnaround jumpers from the baseline.

From Los Angeles Times

He was known as “Champion Wing Shot of the World.”

From Washington Times

For a hunter, even a skilled wing shot, hitting a woodcock is like winning the lottery. Game laws aside, a platoon of crack shots and the best pointers alive could hardly keep one restaurant supplied — if they could even find the birds — and instead of $40 per bird, the restaurant would have to charge more like $400. 

From Washington Post