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shot1       [shot] Pronunciation Key noun, plural shots or, for 6, 8, shot; verb, shot·ted, shot·ting.
–noun
1.a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
2.the range of or the distance traveled by a missile in its flight.
3.an aimed discharge of a missile.
4.an attempt to hit a target with a missile.
5.an act or instance of shooting a firearm, bow, etc.
6.a small ball or pellet of lead, a number of which are loaded in a cartridge and used for one charge of a shotgun.
7.such pellets collectively: a charge of shot.
8.a projectile for discharge from a firearm or cannon.
9.such projectiles collectively: shot and shell.
10.a person who shoots; marksman: He was a good shot.
11.Slang. a blow; punch: The prizefighter was knocked out by a shot in the chin.
12.anything like a shot, esp. in being sudden and forceful.
13.a heavy metal ball that competitors cast as far as possible in shot-putting contests.
14.an aimed stroke, throw, or the like, as in certain games, esp. in an attempt to score.
15.an attempt or try: He's entitled to a shot at the championship.
16.a remark aimed at some person or thing.
17.a guess at something.
18.a hypodermic injection, as of a serum, vaccine, narcotic, or anaesthetic: He took a series of immunizing shots for hay fever.
19.a small quantity, esp. an ounce, of undiluted liquor.
20.an amount due, esp. at a tavern.
21.Photography.
a.a photograph, esp. a snapshot: Here's a nice shot of my kids.
b.the act of making a photograph, esp. a snapshot.
22.Movies, Television. a unit of action photographed without interruption and constituting a single camera view.
23.an explosive charge in place for detonation, as in mining or quarrying.
24.Metallurgy. comparatively hard globules of metal in the body of a casting.
25.Nautical. a 90-foot (27-m) length of anchor cable or chain.
26.Checkers. a compulsory series of exchanges, especially when it proves favorable to the aggressor.
27.Textiles.
a.a pick sent through the shed in a single throw of the shuttle.
b.(in carpet weaving) filling yarn used to bind the pile to the fabric, usually expressed with a preceding number representing the quantity of picks used: three-shot carpet.
c.a defect in a fabric caused by an unusual color or size in the yarn.
28.a chance with odds for and against; a bet: a 20 to 1 shot that his horse will come in first.
–verb (used with object)
29.to load or supply with shot.
30.to weight with shot.
–verb (used without object)
31.to manufacture shot, as in a shot tower.
—Idioms
32.by a long shot. long shot (def. 4).
33.call one's shots, Informal. to indicate beforehand what one intends to do and how one intends to do it.
34.call the shots, Informal. to have the power or authority to make decisions or control policy: Now that he's chairman of the board, he calls the shots.
35.have or take a shot at, make an attempt at: I'll have a shot at solving the problem.
36.like a shot, instantly; quickly: He bolted out of here like a shot.
37.shot in the arm, Informal. something that results in renewed vigor, confidence, etc.; stimulus: Her recent promotion has given her a shot in the arm. The new members gave the club a shot in the arm.
38.shot in the dark, Informal. a wild guess; a random conjecture.
[Origin: bef. 900; ME; OE sc(e)ot, (ge)sceot; c. G Schoss, Geschoss; akin to shoot]

—Related forms
shotless, adjective
shotlike, adjective

—Synonyms 15. chance, go, essay.
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shot2       [shot] Pronunciation Key
–verb
1.pt. and pp. of shoot.
–adjective
2.woven so as to present a play of colors; having a changeable color; variegated, as silk.
3.spread or streaked with color: the dawn sky shot with gold.
4.in hopelessly bad condition; ruined: Those sneakers are really shot. His morale is shot.
5.Slang. intoxicated.
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shoot1       [shoot] Pronunciation Key verb, shot, shoot·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.to hit, wound, damage, kill, or destroy with a missile discharged from a weapon.
2.to execute or put to death with a bullet: to be shot at sunrise.
3.to send forth or discharge (a missile) from a weapon: to shoot a bullet.
4.to discharge (a weapon): to shoot a gun.
5.to send forth (words, ideas, etc.) rapidly: to shoot questions at someone.
6.to fling; propel: The volcano shot lava high into the air.
7.to direct suddenly or swiftly: Shoot the spotlight on the doorway. He shot a smile at his wife.
8.to move suddenly; send swiftly along.
9.to go over (country) in hunting game.
10.to pass rapidly through, over, down, etc.: to shoot rapids.
11.to emit (a ray or rays, as of light) suddenly, briefly, or intermittently.
12.to variegate by threads, streaks, etc., of another color.
13.to cause to extend or project: He shot out his arm and grabbed the ball.
14.to discharge or empty, as down a chute: Do not shoot rubbish here!
15.Sports.
a.to throw, kick, or otherwise propel (a ball, puck, etc.), as at a goal or teammate.
b.to score (a goal, points, etc.) by propelling the ball, puck, etc.
16.Games. to propel (a marble) from the crook or first knuckle of the forefinger by flicking with the thumb.
17.(in dice games)
a.to throw (the dice or a specific number).
b.to wager or offer to bet (a sum of money): I'll shoot ten bucks.
18.Photography. to photograph or film.
19.to put forth (buds, branches, etc.), as a plant.
20.to slide (a bolt or the like) into or out of its fastening.
21.to pull (one's cuffs) abruptly toward one's hands.
22.Golf. to make a final score of (so many strokes): He shot a 73 on the first 18 holes of the tournament.
23.to take the altitude of (a heavenly body): to shoot the sun.
24.to detonate; cause to explode, as a charge of explosives.
25.Aeronautics. to practice (a maneuver) by repetition: to shoot landings.
26.Slang. to inject (an addictive drug) intravenously.
–verb (used without object)
27.to send forth missiles from a bow, firearm, or the like.
28.to be discharged, as a firearm.
29.to hunt with a gun for sport: He fishes, but he doesn't shoot.
30.to move or pass suddenly or swiftly; spurt: The car shot ahead and was soon out of sight.
31.Nautical. to acquire momentum and coast into the wind, as a sailboat in a confined area.
32.to grow forth from the ground, as a stem.
33.to put forth buds or shoots, as a plant; germinate.
34.Photography. to photograph.
35.Movies. to film or begin to film a scene or movie.
36.to extend; jut: a cape shooting out into the sea.
37.Sports, Games.
a.to propel a ball, puck, etc., at a goal, basket, pocket, etc., or in a specific direction: He shot for the green with a five iron.
b.to propel a ball in a specific way: The center shoots left-handed.
38.to be felt by or flow through or permeate the body: Pain shot through his injured arm. Chills shot up and down her spine.
39.to carry by force of discharge or momentum: The missile left its pad and shot thousands of miles into space.
40.Informal. to begin, esp. to begin to talk: I want to hear your complaint, so shoot!
–noun
41.the act of shooting with a bow, firearm, etc.
42.Chiefly British. a hunting trip or expedition.
43.a match or contest at shooting.
44.a growing or sprouting, as of a plant.
45.a new or young growth that shoots off from some portion of a plant.
46.the amount of such growth.
47.a young branch, stem, twig, or the like.
48.a sprout that is not three feet high.
49.a chute.
50.Rocketry. the launching of a missile.
51.Informal. a photographic assignment or session, as for a feature film or a television commercial: The actress is away on a shoot.
52.Rowing. the interval between strokes.
53.Mining.
a.a small tunnel branching off from a larger tunnel.
b.a narrow vein of ore.
—Verb phrases
54.shoot down,
a.to cause to fall by hitting with a shot: They shot down several ducks.
b.Informal. to disparage, reject, or expose as false or inadequate; debunk: to shoot down a popular theory.
55.shoot for or at, to attempt to obtain or accomplish; strive toward: He is shooting for a higher production level.
56.shoot up,
a.to grow rapidly or suddenly.
b.Informal. to damage or harass by reckless shooting: cowboys shooting up the town.
c.to wound by shooting: He shot up the lion, but his guide killed it.
d.Slang. to inject an addictive drug intravenously.
—Idioms
57.shoot from the hip, to act or speak without due consideration or deliberation.
58.shoot off one's mouth or face, Slang.
a.to talk indiscreetly, esp. to reveal confidences, make thoughtless remarks, etc.
b.to exaggerate: He likes to shoot off his mouth about what a great guy he is.
59.shoot one's bolt. bolt1 (def. 28).
60.shoot one's wad. wad1 (def. 13).
61.shoot the breeze. breeze1 (def. 11).
62.shoot the bull. bull3 (def. 2).
63.shoot the works. work (def. 54).
[Origin: bef. 900; ME shoten (v.), OE scéotan; c. D schieten, G schiessen, ON skjōta; akin to shot1]

—Synonyms 3, 5. project, impel, hurl, cast, throw. 17a. roll. 30. spring, start, dash, bolt, rush, fly. 36. project, protrude.
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shoot       (shōōt)  Pronunciation Key 
v.   shot (shŏt), shoot·ing, shoots

v.   tr.
    1. To hit, wound, or kill with a missile fired from a weapon.
    2. To remove or destroy by firing or projecting a missile: shot out the window.
    3. To make (a hole, for example) by firing a weapon.
    4. To discharge (a weapon).
    5. To detonate or cause to explode: shot off a firecracker.
    6. To send forth suddenly, intensely, or swiftly: The burning building shot sparks onto the adjacent roof. He shot an angry look at me.
    7. To emit (a ray or rays of light or another form of energy).
    8. To utter (sounds or words) forcefully, rapidly, or suddenly: She shot a retort to the insult.
    9. Slang To give, send, or hand quickly: Shoot me that stapler.
    10. To throw or propel (a ball, marble, or other projectile in a game) in a specific direction or toward the objective.
    11. To accomplish (the objective) of a game involving a projectile; score (a point, basket, or goal).
    12. To play (a game involving projectiles, such as golf or pool).
    13. To attain (a given score) in golf.
    14. To play (a game involving dice, especially craps).
    15. To throw (the dice or a given score) in craps.
  2. To fire or let fly (a missile) from a weapon.
    1. To discharge (a weapon).
    2. To detonate or cause to explode: shot off a firecracker.
    3. To send forth suddenly, intensely, or swiftly: The burning building shot sparks onto the adjacent roof. He shot an angry look at me.
    4. To emit (a ray or rays of light or another form of energy).
    5. To utter (sounds or words) forcefully, rapidly, or suddenly: She shot a retort to the insult.
    6. Slang To give, send, or hand quickly: Shoot me that stapler.
    7. To throw or propel (a ball, marble, or other projectile in a game) in a specific direction or toward the objective.
    8. To accomplish (the objective) of a game involving a projectile; score (a point, basket, or goal).
    9. To play (a game involving projectiles, such as golf or pool).
    10. To attain (a given score) in golf.
    11. To play (a game involving dice, especially craps).
    12. To throw (the dice or a given score) in craps.
  4. To inject (a drug, for example) with a hypodermic syringe.
  5. To throw out or release (a fishing line, for example).
    1. To send forth suddenly, intensely, or swiftly: The burning building shot sparks onto the adjacent roof. He shot an angry look at me.
    2. To emit (a ray or rays of light or another form of energy).
    3. To utter (sounds or words) forcefully, rapidly, or suddenly: She shot a retort to the insult.
    4. Slang To give, send, or hand quickly: Shoot me that stapler.
    5. To throw or propel (a ball, marble, or other projectile in a game) in a specific direction or toward the objective.
    6. To accomplish (the objective) of a game involving a projectile; score (a point, basket, or goal).
    7. To play (a game involving projectiles, such as golf or pool).
    8. To attain (a given score) in golf.
    9. To play (a game involving dice, especially craps).
    10. To throw (the dice or a given score) in craps.
  7. Informal To spend, use up, or waste: They shot their savings on a new boat.
  8. To pass over or through swiftly: shooting the rapids.
  9. To cover (country) in hunting for game.
  10. To record on film: shot the scene in one take.
  11. To cause to project or protrude; extend: shot out her arm to prevent the bottle from falling.
  12. To begin to grow or produce; put forth.
  13. To pour, empty out, or discharge down or as if down a chute: shot gravel into the hole.
  14. Sports & Games
    1. To throw or propel (a ball, marble, or other projectile in a game) in a specific direction or toward the objective.
    2. To accomplish (the objective) of a game involving a projectile; score (a point, basket, or goal).
    3. To play (a game involving projectiles, such as golf or pool).
    4. To attain (a given score) in golf.
    5. To play (a game involving dice, especially craps).
    6. To throw (the dice or a given score) in craps.
  15. To slide (the bolt of a lock) into or out of its fastening.
  16. To plane (the edge of a board) straight.
  17. To variegate (colored cloth) by interweaving weft threads of a different color.
  18. To measure the altitude of with a sextant or other instrument: shot the star.

v.   intr.
  1. To discharge a missile from a weapon.
  2. To discharge or fire; go off.
    1. To gush or spurt: Water shot out of the geyser.
    2. To appear suddenly: The sun shot through a break in the clouds.
    3. To take pictures.
    4. To film a scene in a movie.
  4. To move swiftly; dart.
  5. To be felt moving or as if moving in the body: Pain shot through my lower leg.
  6. To protrude; project: The headland shoots far out into the sea.
  7. To engage in hunting or the firing of weapons, especially for sport: is shooting in Scotland during the fall.
  8. To put forth new growth; germinate.
    1. To take pictures.
    2. To film a scene in a movie.
  10. Sports & Games To propel a ball or other object toward the goal or in a specific direction or manner.
  11. Games To throw dice.
  12. Slang To begin talking. Often used in the imperative: I know you have something to tell me, so shoot!
  13. To slide into or out of a fastening. Used of the bolt of a lock.

n.  
  1. The motion or movement of something that is propelled, driven, or discharged.
    1. The young growth arising from a germinating seed; a sprout.
    2. A bud, young leaf, or other new growth on a plant.
    3. The act of discharging a weapon or letting fly a missile.
    4. Informal The launching of a rocket or similar missile.
    5. An organized shooting activity, such as a skeet tournament or hunt.
    6. A round of shots in a contest with firearms.
  3. A narrow, swift, or turbulent section of a stream.
    1. The act of discharging a weapon or letting fly a missile.
    2. Informal The launching of a rocket or similar missile.
    3. An organized shooting activity, such as a skeet tournament or hunt.
    4. A round of shots in a contest with firearms.
    1. An organized shooting activity, such as a skeet tournament or hunt.
    2. A round of shots in a contest with firearms.
  6. A session in which something is photographed, filmed, or videotaped.
  7. The distance a shot travels; the range.
  8. Nautical The interval between strokes in rowing.
  9. A sharp twinge or spasm of pain.
  10. An inclined channel for moving something; a chute.
  11. A body of ore in a vein.

interj.  
Used to express surprise, mild annoyance, or disappointment.
Phrasal Verbs:
shoot down
  1. To bring down (an aircraft, for example) by hitting and damaging with gunfire or a missile.
  2. Informal To ruin the aspirations of; disappoint.
  3. Informal
    1. To put an end to; defeat: shot down the proposal.
    2. To expose as false; discredit: shot down his theory.
  4. Informal To grow or get taller rapidly.
  5. To increase dramatically in amount.
  6. To riddle with bullets.
  7. To damage or terrorize (a town, for example) by intense or random gunfire.
  8. Slang To inject a drug with a hypodermic syringe.

Phrasal Verb(s):
shoot down
  1. To bring down (an aircraft, for example) by hitting and damaging with gunfire or a missile.
  2. Informal To ruin the aspirations of; disappoint.
  3. Informal
    1. To put an end to; defeat: shot down the proposal.
    2. To expose as false; discredit: shot down his theory.
shoot for/at Informal
To strive or aim for; have as a goal.
shoot up
  1. Informal To grow or get taller rapidly.
  2. To increase dramatically in amount.
  3. To riddle with bullets.
  4. To damage or terrorize (a town, for example) by intense or random gunfire.
  5. Slang To inject a drug with a hypodermic syringe.

Idiom(s):
shoot from the hip Slang
To act or speak on a matter without forethought.

Idiom(s):
shoot off (one's) mouth/face Slang
  1. To speak indiscreetly.
  2. To brag; boast.

Idiom(s):
shoot (one's) bolt Slang
To do all within one's power; exhaust all of one's resources or capabilities.

Idiom(s):
shoot (one's) wad Slang
  1. To spend all of one's cash.
  2. To use up all of one's energy or resources.

Idiom(s):
shoot straight
To talk or deal honestly.

Idiom(s):
shoot the breeze/bull Slang
To spend time talking; talk idly.

Idiom(s):
shoot the works Informal
To expend all of one's efforts or capital.

[Middle English shoten, from Old English scēotan; see skeud- in Indo-European roots. Interj., alteration of shit.]

shoot'er n.
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shot 1       (shŏt)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun.
  2. The distance over which something is shot; the range.
    1. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile: His shot at the bear missed by inches.
    2. An attempt to reach a target with a rocket: a moon shot.
    3. Sports An attempt to score in a game, as in soccer or hockey.
    4. Baseball A home run.
    5. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.
    6. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards.
    7. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
    8. A guess.
    9. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
    10. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.
    11. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
    12. pl. shot Such projectiles considered as a group.
    13. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
    14. One of these pellets.
    15. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
    16. A detonation of an explosive charge.
    17. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    18. A developed photographic image.
    19. A single cinematic take.
    20. A hypodermic injection.
    21. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
    1. Sports An attempt to score in a game, as in soccer or hockey.
    2. Baseball A home run.
    3. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.
    4. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards.
    5. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
    6. A guess.
    7. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
    8. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.
    9. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
    10. pl. shot Such projectiles considered as a group.
    11. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
    12. One of these pellets.
    13. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
    14. A detonation of an explosive charge.
    15. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    16. A developed photographic image.
    17. A single cinematic take.
    18. A hypodermic injection.
    19. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
  5. Sports & Games
    1. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.
    2. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards.
    3. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
    4. A guess.
    5. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
    6. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.
    7. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
    8. pl. shot Such projectiles considered as a group.
    9. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
    10. One of these pellets.
    11. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
    12. A detonation of an explosive charge.
    13. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    14. A developed photographic image.
    15. A single cinematic take.
    16. A hypodermic injection.
    17. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
  6. A pointed or critical remark.
  7. Informal
    1. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
    2. A guess.
    3. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
    4. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.
    5. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
    6. pl. shot Such projectiles considered as a group.
    7. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
    8. One of these pellets.
    9. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
    10. A detonation of an explosive charge.
    11. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    12. A developed photographic image.
    13. A single cinematic take.
    14. A hypodermic injection.
    15. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
    1. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
    2. pl. shot Such projectiles considered as a group.
    3. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
    4. One of these pellets.
    5. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
    6. A detonation of an explosive charge.
    7. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    8. A developed photographic image.
    9. A single cinematic take.
    10. A hypodermic injection.
    11. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
  9. Sports The heavy metal ball that is put for distance in the shot put.
  10. One who shoots in a particular way: a good shot with the rifle and the bow.
    1. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
    2. A detonation of an explosive charge.
    3. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    4. A developed photographic image.
    5. A single cinematic take.
    6. A hypodermic injection.
    7. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
    1. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
    2. A developed photographic image.
    3. A single cinematic take.
    4. A hypodermic injection.
    5. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
    1. A hypodermic injection.
    2. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
  14. A drink, especially a jigger of liquor.
  15. An amount to be paid, as for drinks; a bill.
  16. Nautical A length of chain equal to 15 fathoms (90 feet) in the United States and 12 1/2 fathoms (75 feet) in Great Britain.

tr.v.   shot·ted, shot·ting, shots
To load or weight with shot.


[Middle English, from Old English sceot, scot; see skeud- in Indo-European roots.]

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shot 2       (shŏt)  Pronunciation Key 
v.   Past tense and past participle of shoot.

adj.  
    1. Of changeable or variegated color; iridescent.
    2. Streaked or flecked with or as if with yarn of a different color: a blue suit shot with purple; a forest glade that was shot with sunlight.
    3. Interspersed or permeated with a distinctive quality: Her apology was shot with irony.
    4. Worn-out; ruined.
    5. Exhausted; thoroughly tired.
  2. Informal
    1. Worn-out; ruined.
    2. Exhausted; thoroughly tired.

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shot 
O.E. scot, sceot "an act of shooting, that which is discharged in shooting," from P.Gmc. *skutan (cf. O.N. skutr, O.Fris. skete, M.Du. scote, Ger. Schuß "a shot"), related to sceotan "to shoot" (see shoot). Meaning "discharge of a bow, missile," is from O.E. gesceot; extended to other projectiles in M.E., and to sports (hockey, basketball, etc.) 1868. Another original meaning, "payment," is preserved in scot-free. Meaning "drink of straight liquor" first attested 1676. Meaning "try, attempt" is from 1756; adj. sense of "exhausted" is from 1930. Sense of "hypodermic injection" first attested 1904; fig. phrase shot in the arm "stimulant" first recorded 1922. Meaning "remark meant to wound" is recorded from 1841; hence cheap shot (1973). To call the shots is first attested 1967; shot in the dark is from 1895. Big shot "important person" first recorded 1929; earlier great shot (1861).

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shot

adjective
1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent" [syn: changeable] 

noun
1. the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate" [syn: shooting] 
2. a solid missile discharged from a firearm; "the shot buzzed past his ear" 
3. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot" [syn: stroke] 
4. a chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion" 
5. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter" 
6. a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film [syn: scene] 
7. the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot" [syn: injection] 
8. a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey" [syn: nip] 
9. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was 'drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets" 
10. an estimate based on little or no information [syn: guess] 
11. an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; "my snapshots haven't been developed yet"; "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends" [syn: snapshot] 
12. sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put; "he trained at putting the shot" 
13. an explosive charge used in blasting 
14. a blow hard enough to cause injury; "he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"; "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin" 
15. an attempt to score in a game 
16. informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting" 
17. the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination [syn: blastoff] 

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shot

In addition to the idioms beginning with shot, also see big cheese (shot); call the shots; cheap shot; give it one's best shot; have a crack (shot) at; like a shot; long shot; parting shot. Also see under shoot.


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shot (shŏt)
n.

  1. A hypodermic injection.
  2. A small amount given or applied at one time.

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Shot

Shot\, n. 1. (Fisheries) (a) A cast of a net. (b) The entire throw of nets at one time. (c) A place or spot for setting nets. (d) A single draft or catch of fish made.

2. (Athletics) A spherical weight, to be put, or thrown, in competition for distance.

3. A stroke or propulsive action in certain games, as in billiards, hockey, curling, etc.; also, a move, as in chess.

4. A guess; conjecture; also, an attempt. [Colloq.]

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Shot

Shot\, imp. & p. p. of Shoot.

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Shot

Shot\, a. Woven in such a way as to produce an effect of variegation, of changeable tints, or of being figured; as, shot silks. See Shoot, v. t., 8.

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Shot

Shot\, n. [AS. scot, sceot, fr. sce['o]tan to shoot; akin to D. sschot, Icel. skot. [root]159. See Scot a share, Shoot, v. t., and cf. Shot a shooting.] A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.

Here no shots are where all shares be. --Chapman.

A man is never . . . welcome to a place till some certain shot be paid and the hostess say "Welcome." --Shak.

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Shot

Shot\, n.; pl. Shotor Shots. [OE. shot, schot, AS. gesceot a missile; akin to D. schot a shot, shoot, G. schuss, geschoss a missile, Icel. skot a throwing, a javelin, and E. shoot, v.t. [root]159. See Shoot, and cf. Shot a share.]

1. The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile.

He caused twenty shot of his greatest cannon to be made at the king's army. --Clarendon.

2. A missile weapon, particularly a ball or bullet; specifically, whatever is discharged as a projectile from firearms or cannon by the force of an explosive.

Note: Shot used in war is of various kinds, classified according to the material of which it is composed, into lead, wrought-iron, and cast-iron; according to form, into spherical and oblong; according to structure and modes of operation, into solid, hollow, and case. See Bar shot, Chain shot, etc., under Bar, Chain, etc.

3. Small globular masses of lead, of various sizes, -- used chiefly for killing game; as, bird shot; buckshot.

4. The flight of a missile, or the distance which it is, or can be, thrown; as, the vessel was distant more than a cannon shot.

5. A marksman; one who practices shooting; as, an exellent shot.

Shot belt, a belt having a pouch or compartment for carrying shot.

Shot cartridge, a cartridge containing powder and small shot, forming a charge for a shotgun.

Shot garland (Naut.), a wooden frame to contain shot, secured to the coamings and ledges round the hatchways of a ship.

Shot gauge, an instrument for measuring the diameter of round shot. --Totten.

shot hole, a hole made by a shot or bullet discharged.

Shot locker (Naut.), a strongly framed compartment in the hold of a vessel, for containing shot.

Shot of a cable (Naut.), the splicing of two or more cables together, or the whole length of the cables thus united.

Shot prop (Naut.), a wooden prop covered with tarred hemp, to stop a hole made by the shot of an enemy in a ship's side.

Shot tower, a lofty tower for making shot, by dropping from its summit melted lead in slender streams. The lead forms spherical drops which cool in the descent, and are received in water or other liquid.

Shot window, a window projecting from the wall. Ritson, quoted by Halliwell, explains it as a window that opens and shuts; and Wodrow describes it as a window of shutters made of timber and a few inches of glass above them.

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Shot

Shot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shotting.] To load with shot, as a gun. --Totten.

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