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- pronunciation:
- shat
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
shot, shots |
| definition 1: |
an instance of shooting with a weapon.
The police said that two shots had been fired from the gun.- similar words:
- discharge, fire
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| definition 2: |
the distance a gun or other weapon can be fired; range.
The men stayed out of rifle shot. |
| definition 3: |
a small metal ball that is fired from a gun, or a group of such balls.
The soldiers ran out of lead shot in the middle of the battle. |
| definition 4: |
one who shoots.
Annie is a good shot. |
| definition 5: |
the act of trying to score by sending or throwing a ball toward a goal.
Her last shot won the basketball game. |
| definition 6: |
an injection with a needle.
Some people get flu shots every year. |
| definition 7: |
a photograph.
This is a nice shot of the whole family at the wedding.- synonyms:
- photograph, snapshot
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| related words: |
blow, go, jab, missile |
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