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Shot is defined as 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.

The definition of a shot is an attempt at scoring or accomplishing something.

(noun)

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

See shot in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of shooting; discharge of a missile, esp. from a gun
1. the distance over which a missile travels
2. range; reach; scope
an attempt to hit with a missile
1. any attempt or try
2. a guess or conjecture
a pointed, critical remark
1. in various games, the flight or path of a ball, puck, etc. after it is shot toward a goal or other object
2. a stroke, as in tennis or golf
3. an attempt to score, as in basketball or hockey
1. a solid projectile designed for discharge from a firearm or cannon, as distinguished from an explosive shell
2. such projectiles collectively
1. lead or steel in small pellets, of which a quantity is used for a single charge of a shotgun
2. a single pellet of this kind
the heavy metal ball used in the shot put
a blast, or the amount of explosive used for a blast, as in mining
a marksman: a fair shot
☆
1. the act of taking a single photograph
2. a single photograph
3. a single, continuous image as taken on film, videotape, or by a live TV camera
Origin: cf. scot
an amount due, esp. for drinks or entertainment
a hypodermic injection, as of vaccine
☆ a drink of liquor; specif., jigger
Informal something to bet on, considered from the standpoint of odds or chances of winning: a horse that is a ten-to-one shot
Naut. a 90-foot length of chain, esp. for an anchor

Origin: ME < OE sceot < sceotan (akin to ON skot, Ger schuss): see shoot

transitive verb shotted, shotting

to load or weight with shot

transitive verb, intransitive verb

shoot

adjective

variegated, streaked, flecked, etc. with another color or substance
woven with threads of different colors so as to appear iridescent
varied with something different: a novel shot through with pathos
☆ Informal ruined or worn out

See shot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun.
The distance over which something is shot; the range.
a. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile: His shot at the bear missed by inches.
b. An attempt to reach a target with a rocket: a moon shot.
a. Sports An attempt to score in a game, as in soccer or hockey.
b. Baseball A home run.
Sports & Games
a. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.
b. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards.
A pointed or critical remark.
Informal
a. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
b. A guess.
c. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
d. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot.
a. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon.
b. pl. shot shot Such projectiles considered as a group.
c. pl. shot shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge.
d. One of these pellets.
Sports The heavy metal ball that is put for distance in the shot put.
One who shoots in a particular way: a good shot with the rifle and the bow.
a. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts.
b. A detonation of an explosive charge.
a. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model.
b. A developed photographic image.
c. A single cinematic take.
a. A hypodermic injection.
b. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
A drink, especially a jigger of liquor.
An amount to be paid, as for drinks; a bill.
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.

transitive verb shot·ted, shot·ting, shots

To load or weight with shot.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English sceot, scot; see skeud- in Indo-European roots

verb

Past tense and past participle of shoot.

adjective

a. Of changeable or variegated color; iridescent.
b. 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.
c. Interspersed or permeated with a distinctive quality: Her apology was shot with irony.
Informal
a. Worn-out; ruined.
b. Exhausted; thoroughly tired.