shoot

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃuːt/
/ʃuːt/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

2 Definition

A photography session.

3 Definition

A hunt or shooting competition.

4 Definition

An event that is unscripted or legitimate.

5 Definition

The act of shooting; the discharge of a missile; a shot.

6 Definition

A rush of water; a rapid.

7 Definition

A weft thread shot through the shed by the shuttle; a pick.

8 Definition

A shoat; a young pig.

9 Definition

A vein of ore running in the same general direction as the lode.

10 Definition

An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, ore, etc., are caused to slide; a chute.

11 Definition

The act of taking all point cards in one hand.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To launch a projectile.

2 Definition

To move or act quickly or suddenly.

3 Definition

To act or achieve.

4 Definition

To measure the distance and direction to (a point).

5 Definition

To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.

6 Definition

To develop, move forward.

7 Definition

To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.

Example Sentences
  • The land shoots into a promontory.
8 Definition

To plane straight; to fit by planing.

9 Definition

To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.W

10 Definition

To shoot the moon.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

Example Sentences
  • Didn't you have a concert tonight?