Explosion and Shot

Explosion

Explosion noun - The act or an instance of exploding.

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Shot and explosion are semantically related In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Explosion".

Nearby Words: explode, explosive, exploded, exploding, explosively

Shot

Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Explosion and shot are semantically related in discharge topic. Sometimes you can use "Explosion" instead a noun "Shot", if it concerns topics such as report.

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full	full explosion	full shot
nice	nice explosion	nice shot
similar	similar explosion	similar shot
standard	standard explosion	standard shot
Other adjectives: initial, continuous, single, powerful, actual, big, distant, dramatic, final, fatal, random, last, point-blank.

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Running Gag:Anyone who is known to curse screaming "HOLY SHIT" whenever a tank shot or explosion in general interrupts their banter.

Source: Machinima / Shadows Of The Past
The audience doesn't witness the actual explosion, but instead cuts to a shot of an Eskimo ice-fishing somewhere far above the Arctic Circle.

Source: Distant Reaction Shot
After a brief shot of an obviously still-conscious Auggie, the camera cuts to black, though ambient sound keeps going, indicating Auggie hasn't passed out; -the explosion blinded him.

Source: Impairment Shot

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