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Shoot out

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of shootout. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To destroy something or remove something from its usual location by shooting.

    "You'll shoot your eye out!"

  2. 2
    To completely extirpate (wildlife) from an area by shooting.

    "At the time of European settlement I could have got them on the outskirts of Melbourne but these slow-moving creatures apparently taste delicious and were quickly shot out."

  3. 3
    To emerge with great speed.
  4. 4
    To fire from a weapon.

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