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pot·shot
 potshot
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- pronunciation:
- pat
shat
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a shot fired randomly at game, esp. in disregard of hunting laws or the rules of the sport.
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| definition 2: |
a shot fired at close range or at an easy target.
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| definition 3: |
a random attack or criticism, often directed at someone or something that is convenient or relatively defenseless.
The senators took potshots at the lame duck administration. |
| definition 4: |
a casual and ineffective action or attempt.
Their potshots at solving the problem accomplished nothing. |
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