gunshot

Plural: gunshots

Noun

• A projectile fired from a gun; the sound of a gun firing.
• the act of shooting a gun
• The act of discharging a firearm.
• The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.
• A bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.

Examples

• His opponent’s winning play was a gunshot across the board, ending the game abruptly.

Synonyms

gunfire