skeet shooting

noun

US
: the sport of shooting at targets (called clay pigeons) that are thrown in the air

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In the warmer months of the year, guests can head up to the five-stand skeet shooting range, book a trail ride along the Snake River, or lounge under an umbrella by the infinity-edge pool beneath the clubhouse. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 Among the behind-the-scenes moments were photos of the couple skeet shooting in the countryside, a heartwarming video of them exchanging smiles during a candlelit dinner, and a stunning clip of a fireworks display. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2025 At the 2024 Paris Olympics Smith won bronze in individual skeet shooting and silver in mixed team skeet shooting. Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025 Keller native Austen Smith, who won two medals in skeet shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will ride in a carriage with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 The list of activities continues with archery, horseback and pony riding, swamp buggy airboat rides, a pontoon cruise, a petting farm, and trap and skeet shooting. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024

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