tiroteo

Definitions of tiroteo
  1. noun
    the act of shooting a gun
    synonyms: cañonazo, cañoneo, disparo, disparos, escopetazo, fuego, fusilería, pistoletazo, tiro
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    type of:
    fusilamiento, rodaje, tiro
    the act of firing a projectile
  2. noun
    a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
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    type of:
    combate, pelea
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  3. noun
    a minor short-term fight
    synonyms: encuentro, escaramuza, refriega, trifulca, zalagarda
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    types:
    contratiempo, incidente
    an awkward clash
    type of:
    combate, pelea
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
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