skeet

skeet Definition

☆ skeet (skēt)

noun

trapshooting in which the shooter fires from different stations, usually eight, at clay disks thrown from traps to simulate birds in flight

Etymology: 20th-c. adoption and alteration of ON skeyti, projectile, akin to skjōta, to shoot

skeet Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

shooting: Skeet shooting and business quot are quot in connection mortality trends natural.
range: Members of the flight crew pulled from the skeet range quickly preflight their aircraft.
vest: This skeet vest is made from washable polycotton fabric with fine mesh net back panels to keep you cool and comfortable whilst shooting clays.

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