shooting

• Bezieht sich auf den Schießsport oder die Tätigkeit des Schießens mit Schusswaffen auf Ziele, oft im Wettkampf.

Relating to the sport or activity of firing guns at targets, often in competitions.

1. Rapid growth or increaseB2informal

   Growing or increasing very quickly and suddenly.

   rasanter Anstieg

   • The company experienced shooting sales after the new product launch.
   • Her shooting popularity made her a star overnight.
   • The shooting rise in prices surprised everyone.

   Synonymesoaringsurging

2. Pain sensationC1formalmedical

   A sharp, sudden pain that feels like it shoots through the body.

   Einschießender Schmerz

   • He felt a shooting pain in his leg after the injury.
   • She described the shooting pains in her back.
   • The doctor asked about any shooting sensations in her arms.

   Synonymeacuteknifelikelancinatinglightningpiercingsharpstabbing

• Substantiv, das den Akt des Schießens mit einer Feuerwaffe oder einer anderen Wurfwaffe bezeichnet, oder den Sport bzw. die Tätigkeit des Schießens.

A noun referring to the act of firing a gun or other projectile weapon, or the sport or activity of shooting.

1. Act of firing a gunB1formal

   The action of firing a gun or other weapon, often in a violent context.

   Schießen

   • There was a shooting outside the store last night.
   • Police investigated the shooting incident.
   • The shooting left two people injured.

   Synonymedischargefiringgunfiregunplayshot

2. Film productionB2formal

   The process of filming a movie, TV show, or video.

   Filmaufnahme

   • Shooting for the new movie begins next week.
   • The shooting took place on location in the mountains.
   • They wrapped up the shooting after three months.

   Synonymefilmingrecording

3. Sporting competitionB2formalsport

   A competitive event involving shooting guns at targets.

   Schießsport

   • She won a gold medal in shooting at the Olympics.
   • The shooting competition starts at 9 AM.
   • He practices shooting every weekend.

• Deutsches Verb für das Abfeuern einer Schusswaffe, das Abschießen eines Geschosses oder für schnelles Wachsen bzw. plötzliches Hervorschießen.

A verb used to indicate the act of firing a weapon, propelling a projectile, or rapidly moving or growing.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Fire a weaponA2formal

   To fire a bullet or projectile from a gun or other weapon.

   Schießen

   • The soldier shot at the target.
   • He accidentally shot himself in the foot.
   • Hunters shoot deer during the season.

   Synonymeblastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photographB1informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   Filmen oder fotografieren

   • They shot the movie in Hollywood.
   • Can you shoot a photo of us together?
   • The documentary was shot in Africa.

   Synonymecapturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • The arrow shot through the air.
   • He shot past me on his bike.
   • The car shot out of the driveway.

   Synonymeboltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hitA2informal

   To kick or hit a ball towards the goal in sports like soccer or basketball.

   Auf das Tor schießen

   • She shot the basketball and scored.
   • He shot the puck into the net.
   • The player shot from the penalty spot.

   Synonymefirehitkicksinkstrike

Phrasal-Variantenshoot downshoot forshoot up