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clay pigeon

NOUN
moving target for shooting
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They simply bought a gun and ammunition and showed up at the range or clay pigeon course to figure it out.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2023

He met Davison and "took his word" he wanted a shotgun for clay pigeon shooting and had no history of stress, anxiety and depression.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2023

I go clay pigeon shooting on a Saturday.

From Time Jan. 13, 2016

Later we see them all competing with each over who can arrive the most ostentatiously at a charity clay pigeon shoot and auction.

From The Guardian Sep. 17, 2010

He hit the bird, which at once flew into fragments, as a clay pigeon properly should.

From 'Doc.' Gordon by Frank T. (Frank Thayer) Merrill




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