shot

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He shot the arrow at the target in his archery class.

noun

The definition of a shot is an attempt at scoring or accomplishing something.
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.
Shot is defined as the act of firing off of a gun or other weapon.
An example of a shot is an attempt to hit a target at a rifle range.

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shot

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 continuous succession of images as taken on film, videotape, or by a live TV camera
Origin of shot
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 of shot

Middle English from Old English sceot from sceotan (akin to Old Norse skot, German schuss): see shoot

transitive verb

shot′ted, shot′ting

to load or weight with shot

shot Idioms

a shot in the arm

something that bolsters up, reinvigorates, encourages, etc., esp. in a difficult situation

Origin of shot

see shotnoun

call the shots

Informal

to give orders
to control what is done or what happens

have a shot at

Informal to make a try at

like a shot

quickly; rapidly
suddenly

pt. & pp. of shoot

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

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shot

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.
Sports & Games
a. An attempt to score into a goal, as in soccer or hockey.
b. The flight or path of a projectile in a game.
c. A sharply hit or driven ball or puck.
d. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards: took three shots to get out of the sand trap.
A pointed or critical remark.
Informal
a. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight.
b. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play.
c. 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 Such projectiles, especially when fired in clusters, considered as a group.
c. pl. 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 photograph taken of a particular subject: got a good shot of that last model.
b. A single continuous recording made with a movie camera.
a. A hypodermic injection.
b. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen.
a. A small amount of liquor, usually between 1 and 1 ½ ounces: got out the vodka and measured two shots into the glass.
b. A small drink: sipped a shot of bourbon; drank a shot of espresso.
c. A small amount of a liquid used as an ingredient in a beverage: prepared a smoothie with a shot of wheatgrass.
An amount to be paid, as for drinks; a bill.
Nautical A length of chain equal to 15 fathoms (90 feet).

transitive verb

shot·ted, shot·ting, shots

To load or weight with shot.

Origin of shot

Middle English 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.

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Adjective

(comparative more shot, superlative most shot)

(colloquial) Worn out or broken.
The rear axle will have to be replaced. It's shot.
(Of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
The cloak was shot through with silver threads.
tired, weary
I have to go to bed now, I'm shot.

Noun

(plural shots)

The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
The shot was wide off the mark.
(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
They took the lead on a last-minute shot.
(athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.
(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.
(uncountable, military) Metal balls (similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly
I brought him hunting as he's a good shot.
He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot.
An opportunity or attempt.
I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.
A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
(slang, sports, US) A punch or other physical blow.
A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)
I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee.
A single serving of espresso.
(photography, film) A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.
We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating.
A vaccination or injection.
I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria.
(US, Canada, baseball, informal) A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).
His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game.

Verb

Simple past tense and past participle of shoot.

Verb

(third-person singular simple present shots, present participle shotting, simple past and past participle shotted)

To load (a gun) with shot.

Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

Origin

From Old English scÄ“ot, from Germanic *skot-. Cognate with German SchoÃŸ. Compare scot.

Noun

(plural shots)

A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
Drink up. It's his shot.

Origin

See scot (“a share").

Interjection

(colloquial, South Africa) Thank you.

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shot - Medical Definition

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

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