Shot (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She made a difficult shot to get the ball out of the rough.
- His tennis shot was precise and left his opponent no chance to return it.
- The baseball player's swing was strong, but his shot flew just over the outfield fence.
- She hit a lucky shot, bouncing the ball off the cushion and into the pocket.
- His golf shot from the sand trap landed just a few feet from the hole.
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Meaning 2
The act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot".
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Meaning 3
A person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
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".
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Meaning 5
The act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police officer's shot rang out in the darkness, striking the target with precision.
- He squeezed the trigger, releasing a single shot that flew straight to the center of the target.
- Her first shot at the basket sailed high, clanging off the rim in a disappointing thud.
- The crowd held its breath as the sniper took his shot, waiting for the results with bated breath.
- In one swift motion, the archer released her shot, watching with pride as the arrow flew true and straight.
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Meaning 6
Sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put; "he trained at putting the shot".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 7
A chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 8
An explosive charge used in blasting.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The miners carefully placed the shot in the hole to ensure maximum impact.
- A series of shots were fired in rapid succession to break up the hard rock.
- The blasting crew waited for the all-clear signal before detonating the shot.
- The shot was precisely calculated to shatter the stone without causing damage to the surrounding area.
- After the shot was fired, the team waited for the dust to settle before assessing the results.
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Meaning 9
The launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 10
Informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting".
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Meaning 11
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".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 12
A small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey".
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 13
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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 14
A solid missile discharged from a firearm; "the shot buzzed past his ear".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hunter took careful aim and fired a shot that brought down the deer.
- The police officer was trained to fire a single shot at a time to conserve ammunition.
- The shot buzzed past his ear, causing him to duck for cover.
- The sniper's shot hit the target with precision, earning her a commendation.
- The loud report of the shot echoed through the canyon, startling the hikers.
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Meaning 15
A consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 16
An estimate based on little or no information.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.