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shoot out

verb
  1. To destroy something or remove something from its usual location by shooting. · You'll shoot your eye out!
  2. To completely extirpate (wildlife) from an area by shooting.
  3. To emerge with great speed.
  4. To fire from a weapon.
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Rikki-tikki saw Teddy’s father shoot out a big hand, catch Teddy by the shoulder, and drag him across the little table with the tea-cups, safe and out of reach of Nagaina.
The Jungle Book, p. 81 · B2

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