Firing and Potshot

Firing

Firing noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.
Usage example: found a flaw in the gun's firing

Potshot and firing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Potshot" instead a noun "Firing".

Nearby Words: fire, fired

Potshot

Potshot noun - A shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter).
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Firing and potshot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Firing" instead a noun "Potshot".
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