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- pronunciation:
- shat
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- 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, pop
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| definition 2: |
the distance a gun or other weapon can be fired; range.
The target was within rifle shot. |
| definition 3: |
a lead pellet that is used with others to form the charge of a shotgun cartridge, or such pellets collectively.
The soldier refilled his musket with the remaining shot.- similar words:
- lead
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| definition 4: |
one who shoots.
He's spent a lot of time doing target practice, so he's a pretty good shot. |
| definition 5: |
in certain sports, an attempt to score by propelling a ball toward a goal or toward a competing player.
She made some excellent shots on the last hole.They could have won the game if he hadn't missed that shot.It looked like a great shot, but it went over the baseline. |
| definition 6: |
an injection with a hypodermic needle.
These shots give protection against measles and mumps.Older people are advised to get flu shots. |
| definition 7: |
a forceful blow or stroke.
He exploded with anger and gave the man a shot across the face. |
| definition 8: |
an attempt to do something.
You failed last time, but why don't you give it another shot? |
| definition 9: |
a photograph.
Here is a great shot of the kids at the beach.- synonyms:
- photograph, snapshot
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| related words: |
blow, go, jab, missile |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
shots, shotting, shotted |
| definition: |
to provide or load with lead shot.
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