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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kurtr" data-source="post: 466666" data-attributes="member: 194">DictionaryDefinitions from <a href="https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en" target="_blank">Oxford Languages</a> · <a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/10106608?hl=en" target="_blank">Learn more</a>shot1/SHät/nounnoun: shot; plural noun: shots; plural noun: shot<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">1. the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=firing&si=AMgyJEsXYQ0NEcQTt8SssuuWcU5mErVCYgL77JsrrJC6Lq1GEnQ0jlIuz5KB3GVSzt86IpFPdHw9LgOvtQIOT8ck40uEYYZQAg%3D%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegQIORAP" target="_blank">firing</a> of a gun or <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=cannon&si=AMgyJEsXYQ0NEcQTt8SssuuWcU5m3TjPhVgcD0tKDCRGL-hWNMglEOgl3Irhn-8u1kBGIiocxxwjstGBguLsQkEXqHHzVrpNnw%3D%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegQIORAQ" target="_blank">cannon</a>. "he brought down a caribou with a single shot to the neck" Similar: report crack bang blast explosion discharge gunfire <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">an attempt to hit a target by shooting. "he asked me if I would like to have a shot at a pheasant"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">the range of a gun or cannon. "six more desperadoes came galloping up and halted just out of rifle shot"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a person with a specified level of ability in shooting. "he was an excellent shot at short and long distances" Similar: marksman markswoman shooter rifleman shootist </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a critical or aggressive <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=remark&si=AMgyJEsXYQ0NEcQTt8SssuuWcU5mTi10In4YHOdVVlLlUjrWKAZNOVQvfe6TXRHAOV3V2Tv2Qkue_BWT_1Q5pkTJnimp34QFBg%3D%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegQIORA1" target="_blank">remark</a>. "Paul tried one last shot—“You realize what you want will cost more money?”"</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">2. a hit, stroke, or kick of the ball in sports such as basketball, tennis, or golf. "his partner pulled off a winning backhand shot" Similar: stroke hit strike kick throw pitch roll bowl lob fling hurl shot-put <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">an attempt to drive a ball into a goal; an attempt to score. "he took a shot that the goalie stopped"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">informal an attempt to do something. "several of the competitors will have a shot at the title" Similar: attempt try effort endeavor turn chance opportunity guess go stab crack bash whack essay </li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">3. a ball of stone or metal used as a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=missile&si=AMgyJEsuit4gN7752H-yAHcCJWwoGLVxCPLxgPJN3utPvq48nAdt0jfdfyaTCycQvLe07tuGuTXR-oeOdYukmHGGZu22uRk6aWtz-Mv7Sk3kOMTMTTjsGN8%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegQIORB3" target="_blank">missile</a> fired from a large gun or <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=cannon&si=AMgyJEsXYQ0NEcQTt8SssuuWcU5m3TjPhVgcD0tKDCRGL-hWNMglEOgl3Irhn-8u1kBGIiocxxwjstGBguLsQkEXqHHzVrpNnw%3D%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegQIORB4" target="_blank">cannon</a>. Similar: ball bullet cannonball slug projectile pellets ammunition <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">tiny lead <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=pellets&si=AMgyJEsuit4gN7752H-yAHcCJWwo6kfMfDGss5Trhm0URpufhc9jbxwWpvKY8DOF9k3F1wXOuLD7MevroGs_zrJcB9tgHSZvgLjTD6XFVql0CsreiIDOPUg%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegUIORCMAQ" target="_blank">pellets</a> used in quantity in a single charge or <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=cartridge&si=AMgyJEuX8sCQ2kc8L1tnlWVo3ksQXH7YaG62s-XQnSn5lyD_lsBnolzDuu3-NtqXfzIcS3WpgXHm635lVh4A2m0ZXVkUNQ6RBSob5z060rPwr6KMWx6Z7Dc%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegUIORCNAQ" target="_blank">cartridge</a> in a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=shotgun&si=AMgyJEsuit4gN7752H-yAHcCJWwoVPH6PJYA3XmBn4msoHgB2A-8KWm3MEeVgOvXKEEC4s9s1LTp4YRArLo_ViY06FtVkb3v5XupmU4gFKH15z32R24N7lM%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegUIORCOAQ" target="_blank">shotgun</a>. noun: lead shot; plural noun: lead shots "metal fragments and lead shot were sent in all directions"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a heavy ball thrown by a shot-putter.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">4. a photograph. "she took a shot of me holding a lamp near my face" Similar: photograph photo snap snapshot picture likeness image portrait study print slide transparency negative positive plate film bromide frame exposure still proof enprint enlargement <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a film sequence photographed continuously by one camera. "the movie's opening shot is of a character walking across a featureless landscape"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">the range of a camera's view. "a prop man was standing just out of shot"</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">5. a small drink, especially of <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=distilled&si=AMgyJEuX8sCQ2kc8L1tnlWVo3ksQuleTUmfH6iVRRcDycophgueyHs2zvYueVF05PUJS0zi9JAfKhnJBVbCjRKKAbqNMX412DmpoYCZR050opqa3XGs3QgM%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegUIORDFAQ" target="_blank">distilled</a> liquor. "he took a shot of whiskey"<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a single serving of <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=espresso&si=AMgyJEtTt81ZwKfSOowD-Pgs8NXgvJU0o0ALCK3Y5YO6zJxl5viI9Jx0lNPdqVx4Rclxzr2CnrC9fuEcSrhuBEAEOovjuqPFWJwbKvQdx9FXBtU1Oy_3BB0%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegUIORDHAQ" target="_blank">espresso</a>. "steamed milk with a shot of espresso"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">an injection of a drug or <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b419d715691fe69&sxsrf=AE3TifPL7bN7lwvX21qH5C2vc0POgfCKzQ:1757952855046&q=vaccine&si=AMgyJEsuit4gN7752H-yAHcCJWwo0cOpetIdWwyINgNuwPjt7_lhnf4wds-ExU1WSizEWOvQG8JiGqmwD-oJXSs7Hder1IkILBEk7keU06Y3jFG-NlbWLlE%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdz9PblNuPAxWjKEQIHcFxCLEQyecJegUIORDJAQ" target="_blank">vaccine</a>. "Jerry gave the monkey a shot of a sedative" Similar: injection inoculation immunization vaccination revaccination booster venipuncture jab fix hype </li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">6. the launch of a space rocket. "a moon shot"</li> </ol></blockquote>

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