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shot

A shot is the act of firing off of a gun or other weapon. (noun)

An example of a shot is an attempt to hit a target at a rifle range.

A shot is an attempt at scoring or accomplishing something. (noun)

  1. An example of shot is a student trying out for a part in a high school play.
  2. An example of shot is a volleyball player hitting a ball over the net.

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See shot in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See shot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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