This is the 3647th most frequent Russian word.
стрелять
To shoot.
The verb 'стрелять' implies the act of shooting using a bow in a sports context.
На тренировке я стрелял из лука.
At practice, I shot with a bow.
The verb 'стрелять' here denotes the action of shooting as part of hunting activity.
Охотник стрелял в кабана.
The hunter was shooting at the wild boar.
The verb 'стрелять' is used to describe an action in a narrative setting.