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wing shooting
noun
, Hunting.
- the act or practice of shooting at birds in flight.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wing shooting1
First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences
While he shot many birds, I never saw Ishi try wing shooting except at eagles or hawks.
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Colon was delighted with the new State, but believed that wing-shooting was not his forte.
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These furnish splendid wing shooting to those who enjoy the sport.
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Part II deals with rifle shooting, giving full instruction for target practice, snap shooting, and wing shooting.
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Roly had never practised wing-shooting, and his father knew he would waste a great deal of ammunition before acquiring the knack.
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