trapshooting

American  

[trap-shoo-ting] / ˈtræpˌʃu tɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of shooting at clay pigeons hurled into the air from a trap.

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trapshooting British  

/ ˈtræpˌʃuːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of shooting at clay pigeons thrown up by a trap

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Other Word Forms

• trapshooter noun

Etymology

Origin of trapshooting

First recorded in 1870–75; trap ¹ + shoot ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

And in Memphis, the Turkeys of St. Mary’s Episcopal School won a state lacrosse title last year, though the Turkey trapshooting team could be seen as a direct threat to its avian origin.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2022

This included articles about newly offered classes, students in Future Business Leaders of America qualifying for a national contest and the trapshooting team’s successful season.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

And while this particular trapshooting skibum845 doesn’t list a name, his profile does proudly display his birthday as Jan. 6, 1984, the same day Eric Trump entered the world.

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2019

The most awarded to a single district was $230,000, given to Roseville schools near Sacramento, California, which say much of the funding went toward ammunition and gear for trapshooting teams.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2018

The Olympic Club also maintains the Lakeside Country Club with a golf course and trapshooting facilities.

From Fascinating San Francisco by Wood, Andrew Y.