1. the action of loading shot into a shotgun shell or cartridge
Usage: technical
2. the process of adding weight to fishing lines or nets
Usage: fishing

1. present participle of shot: loading with shot or small pellets
Usage: technical

Examples

• The shotting of the cartridges required careful measurement of the pellets.
• Proper shotting ensures the fishing net sinks to the correct depth.
• He spent the morning shotting his own ammunition for the hunting trip.
• The shotting process must be done precisely to maintain accuracy.
• Commercial shotting operations use automated equipment for consistency.