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ALL meanings of shot

shot
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  • noun plural shot an explosive charge in place for detonation, as in mining or quarrying. 1
  • noun plural shot Metallurgy. comparatively hard globules of metal in the body of a casting. 1
  • noun plural shot Nautical. a 90-foot (27-meter) length of anchor cable or chain. 1
  • noun plural shot Checkers. a compulsory series of exchanges, especially when it proves favorable to the aggressor. 1
  • noun plural shot Textiles. a pick sent through the shed in a single throw of the shuttle. (in carpet weaving) filling yarn used to bind the pile to the fabric, usually expressed with a preceding number representing the quantity of picks used: three-shot carpet. a defect in a fabric caused by an unusual color or size in the yarn. 1
  • noun plural shot a chance with odds for and against; a bet: a 20 to 1 shot that his horse will come in first. 1
  • verb with object shot to hit, wound, damage, kill, or destroy with a missile discharged from a weapon. 1
  • verb with object shot to execute or put to death with a bullet: to be shot at sunrise. 1
  • verb with object shot to send forth or discharge (a missile) from a weapon: to shoot a bullet. 1
  • verb with object shot to discharge (a weapon): to shoot a gun. 1
  • verb with object shot to send forth (words, ideas, etc.) rapidly: to shoot questions at someone. 1
  • verb with object shot to fling; propel: The volcano shot lava high into the air. 1
  • verb with object shot to direct suddenly or swiftly: Shoot the spotlight on the doorway. He shot a smile at his wife. 1
  • verb with object shot to move suddenly; send swiftly along. 1
  • verb with object shot to go over (country) in hunting game. 1
  • verb with object shot to pass rapidly through, over, down, etc.: to shoot rapids. 1
  • verb with object shot to emit (a ray or rays, as of light) suddenly, briefly, or intermittently. 1
  • verb with object shot to variegate by threads, streaks, etc., of another color. 1
  • verb with object shot to cause to extend or project: He shot out his arm and grabbed the ball. 1
  • verb with object shot to discharge or empty, as down a chute: Do not shoot rubbish here! 1
  • verb with object shot Sports. to throw, kick, or otherwise propel (a ball, puck, etc.), as at a goal or teammate. to score (a goal, points, etc.) by propelling the ball, puck, etc. 1
  • verb with object shot Games. to propel (a marble) from the crook or first knuckle of the forefinger by flicking with the thumb. 1
  • verb with object shot to throw (the dice or a specific number). to wager or offer to bet (a sum of money): I'll shoot ten bucks. 1
  • verb with object shot Photography. to photograph or film. 1
  • verb with object shot to put forth (buds, branches, etc.), as a plant. 1
  • verb with object shot to slide (a bolt or the like) into or out of its fastening. 1
  • verb with object shot to pull (one's cuffs) abruptly toward one's hands. 1
  • verb with object shot Golf. to make a final score of (so many strokes): He shot a 73 on the first 18 holes of the tournament. 1
  • verb with object shot to take the altitude of (a heavenly body): to shoot the sun. 1
  • verb with object shot to detonate; cause to explode, as a charge of explosives. 1
  • verb with object shot Aeronautics. to practice (a maneuver) by repetition: to shoot landings. 1
  • verb with object shot Slang. to inject (an addictive drug) intravenously. 1
  • verb without object shot to send forth missiles from a bow, firearm, or the like. 1
  • verb without object shot to be discharged, as a firearm. 1
  • verb without object shot to hunt with a gun for sport: He fishes, but he doesn't shoot. 1
  • verb without object shot to move or pass suddenly or swiftly; spurt: The car shot ahead and was soon out of sight. 1
  • verb without object shot Nautical. to acquire momentum and coast into the wind, as a sailboat in a confined area. 1
  • verb without object shot to grow forth from the ground, as a stem. 1
  • verb without object shot to put forth buds or shoots, as a plant; germinate. 1
  • verb without object shot Photography. to photograph. 1
  • verb without object shot Movies. to film or begin to film a scene or movie. 1
  • verb without object shot to extend; jut: a cape shooting out into the sea. 1
  • verb without object shot Sports, Games. to propel a ball, puck, etc., at a goal, basket, pocket, etc., or in a specific direction: He shot for the green with a five iron. to propel a ball in a specific way: The center shoots left-handed. 1
  • verb without object shot to be felt by or flow through or permeate the body: Pain shot through his injured arm. Chills shot up and down her spine. 1
  • verb without object shot to carry by force of discharge or momentum: The missile left its pad and shot thousands of miles into space. 1
  • verb without object shot Informal. to begin, especially to begin to talk: I want to hear your complaint, so shoot! 1
  • idioms shot shoot from the hip, to act or speak without due consideration or deliberation. 1
  • idioms shot shoot off one's mouth / face, Slang. to talk indiscreetly, especially to reveal confidences, make thoughtless remarks, etc. to exaggerate: He likes to shoot off his mouth about what a great guy he is. 1
  • idioms shot shoot one's bolt. bolt1 (def 29). 1
  • idioms shot shoot one's wad. wad1 (def 13). 1
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