Noun
(chiefly US) A hunt or hunting competition, using rifles or shotguns, in which wild turkeys are the prey; a marksmanship contest in which a turkey is the prize.
(idiomatic, by extension) A situation in which numerous weapons are discharged against prey, opponents, or victims who have little ability to protect or defend themselves.
(idiomatic, by extension) An unequal competitive situation in which one party easily defeats the other(s).
turkey-shoot (plural turkey-shoots)
Alternative form of turkey shoot
turkey-shoot
Against the Boers at Blood River, massed gunfire broke the back of the Zulu assault, and the Boers were later able to mount a cavalry sweep in counterattack that became a turkey shoot against fleeing Zulu remnants. Source: Internet
Clarke said if he’s premier he’ll take up the effort to bring wild turkeys to Nova Scotia and even help organize the annual turkey shoot, although he may have phrased that last part differently. Source: Internet
The Suwannee River Shrine Club is hosting a turkey shoot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, from 1 - 3 p.m. The event will be held at the club on State Road 26 north of Fanning Springs. Source: Internet
In about an hour's time, they had formed up around the crater and began firing rifles and artillery down into it, in what Mahone later described as a " turkey shoot ". Source: Internet
The air rifle turkey shoot, which is safe for people of all ages, takes place from 12 noon to 3 p.m. People will shoot at a paper target for the chance to win a turkey. Source: Internet