flight shooting

noun

, Archery.

1. competitive shooting for distance only.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flight shooting¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

In a skirmish with the natives, in which he was speared near the hip, he showed great courage, and put the assailants to flight, shooting the chief, who had wounded him.

From Project Gutenberg

"With your father's permission, you might, in the first place, invite me to an evening's flight shooting."

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Flight shooting is also successfully pursued, but of course you must obtain information as to the best spots in the line of flight. 

From Project Gutenberg

But it was not in human nature not to watch what could be seen of the combat; Wise himself could not resist the temptation; one side was already taking flight, shooting at their pursuers as they went; and the two forces formed, with Wise’s men, two converging lines which would very soon meet.

From Project Gutenberg

An A.V.G. squadron had a last flight, shooting down at least six Japs over Hengyang.

From Time Magazine Archive