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Rareshoot down
The correct spelling is shoot down.
How to pronounce shoot down
verb
Say it like: Shoo-t d-own
The correct spelling is shoot down. To cause to fall by shooting. For example: "My grandfather shot down several fighter planes in the war."
Usage Examples
“My grandfather shot down several fighter planes in the war.”
“Every proposal I made was shot down at once.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To cause to fall by shooting.
- 2.To criticize a (request) to the point of preclusion.
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