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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A shot fired as a warning.. / (by extension, figuratively) An action intended to act as a warning.

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warning shot

Source Word

warning shot

broadly figuratively

Japanese Meaning

警告として発射される弾、または発砲行為。 / 比喩的に、相手に警告の意思や行動を示すための行動。

The captain fired a warning shot over the bow to stop the approaching vessel.

艦長は接近してくる船を止めるため、船首の上方に向けて一発の威嚇射撃を放った。

Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A shot fired as a warning..

Sense（2）

(by extension, figuratively) An action intended to act as a warning.

warning shots

（ plural ）