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skeet

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Noun — A shooting sport in which clay discs are launched into the air as moving targets.

Synonyms

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How to use skeet

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shoot skeet skeet shooting post a skeet

Etymology

Probably an altered form of "shoot," coined in the 1920s for the clay-target sport.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skeet” mean?

The word “skeet” means a shooting sport in which clay discs are launched into the air as moving targets. In plain terms, mainly known as clay-pigeon shooting; more recently also slang for a Bluesky post.

How do you pronounce “skeet”?

“Skeet” is pronounced skeet (/skiːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “skeet” in a sentence?

Here is “skeet” used in a sentence: “He spends most weekends at the skeet range.”

What is another word for “skeet”?

Words with a similar meaning to “skeet” include squirt.

What part of speech is “skeet”?

“Skeet” is a noun.

Where does the word “skeet” come from?

The word “skeet” dates back to around 1920. Probably an altered form of "shoot," coined in the 1920s for the clay-target sport.

How many meanings does “skeet” have?

“Skeet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shooting sport in which clay discs are launched into the air as moving targets.

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