shot

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃɒt/
/ʃɑt/
Noun
20 definition(s)
1 Definition

The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

Example Sentences
  • The shot was wide off the mark.
2 Definition

The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.

Example Sentences
  • They took the lead on a last-minute shot.
3 Definition

The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

Example Sentences
  • The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.
4 Definition

Small metal balls used as ammunition.

5 Definition

Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.

6 Definition

(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly

Example Sentences
  • He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot.
7 Definition

An opportunity or attempt.

Example Sentences
  • I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.
8 Definition

A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.

9 Definition

A punch or other physical blow.

10 Definition

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)

Example Sentences
  • I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee.
11 Definition

A single serving of espresso.

12 Definition

A reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc.

13 Definition

A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.

Example Sentences
  • We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating.
14 Definition

A vaccination or injection.

Example Sentences
  • I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria.
15 Definition

A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).

Example Sentences
  • His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game.
16 Definition

(US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.

17 Definition

(fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.

18 Definition

(fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.

19 Definition

(fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.

20 Definition

A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.

Example Sentences
  • Drink up. It's his shot.
Verb
11 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.

11 Definition

To load (a gun) with shot.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Worn out or broken.

Example Sentences
  • The rear axle will have to be replaced. It’s shot.
2 Definition

(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.

Example Sentences
  • The cloak was shot through with silver threads.
3 Definition

Tired, weary.

Example Sentences
  • I have to go to bed now; I’m shot.
4 Definition

Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.

5 Definition

Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.

Example Sentences
  • This man is wolf shot from seeing too many horror movies with wolves in them, so much so that even the mention of the word “wolf” makes him run in terror and that need committed to the insane asylum.
Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Thank you.