practice range

[ˈpræktɪs reɪndʒ]
nounpl: practice ranges
campo de tiro de treinamento
1. A designated area where people can practice shooting firearms or archery in a controlled and safe environment
He spent every weekend at the practice range improving his marksmanship.
Ele passava todo fim de semana no campo de tiro de treinamento aprimorando sua pontaria.
2. A facility used for training and skill development in shooting sports or similar activities
The military uses the practice range for soldier training exercises.
O exército usa o campo de tiro de treinamento para exercícios de treinamento de soldados.
3. In golf, an area where golfers can hit practice balls before playing a round
Before the tournament, golfers warmed up at the practice range.
Antes do torneio, os golfistas se aqueceram no campo de prática.
Practice ranges are regulated facilities in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, they are common for civilian shooting sports and training. In Brazil, shooting ranges and clubs are more restricted and typically require membership and proper licensing. Both countries emphasize safety protocols and responsible firearm/archery handling at these facilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shooting rangerifle rangefiring rangetraining groundarchery range
Antonyms / Antônimos
live battlefieldcombat zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo de tiro de treinamento
Most common and formal usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estande de tiro
Often used for smaller, commercial shooting facilities
São Paulo
clube de tiro
Frequently refers to organized shooting clubs with practice ranges
Portugal
campo de prática
More general term; polígono de tiro also used for shooting ranges

Related Words

target practicemarksmanshipfirearmammunitionshooting sportarcherygolf range

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the range
at the range
practice makes perfect at the range
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