nonshooting

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ shooting.

Adjective

nonshooting (not comparable)

1. That does not shoot.
   • 2007, American Sport Education Program, Coaching youth basketball:

     For a set shot, players should understand that the nonshooting arm and hand should maintain their supportive position on the side of the ball...

2. Not of or pertaining to shooting.
   • 1992, Ronald Owen Hinch, Debates in Canadian society:

     As well, American murder rates are higher for handgun killings than for killings by other firearms and for killings by nonshooting methods.