noun
several shots; several blows
Used for a small number of shots (gunfire, photography) or blows (punches, strikes). The counter 発 (はつ) is used for rounds of ammunition and similar countable actions.
See also: 発 (はつ)
犯人は警察に向けて数発発砲した。
The suspect fired several shots at the police.
ボクサーは相手に数発のパンチを浴びせた。
The boxer landed several blows on his opponent.