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The act of firing a weapon that discharges bullets or projectiles
“He heard a shot fired, and the bullet came from the north to the south and whizzed past him and the men.”
Projectiles shot from a gun at high speed
“Indeed, the shot for the cannon was also purchased from the East India Company, and a senior officer, Richard Mountney, organized transport from the foundry and the proofing in London.”
An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something
Optical representations of real objects
“The photographer took the shot from a closer angle, or maybe used a zoom of some kind.”
Gunfire directed along the length of a target
Plural for an injection of a drug or vaccine
“One question was about a rumor that people walk backwards after getting a flu shot.”
Plural for a single act of imbibing in a liquid, or the single portion that is imbibed
“I had a shot of orange juice mixed with a teaspoon cayenne pepper as part of my homemade remedy.”
Plural for a measure of alcoholic spirits (or other liquid)
“Peter poured me a shot of whiskey from the large vintage bottle and poured himself one, too.”
Plural for a small quantity of something
“Add a shot of paprika, cayenne, or fresh ginger, and, suddenly, you create a recipe that's original and owes everything to the past.”
Plural for a hit or stroke of the ball in sports
“If you trust your stroke in tennis, you are more likely to attempt a dangerous drop shot or a passing shot down the line.”
Plural for an act of throwing or hurling something
“With a single blazing cannon shot from a quarterback who comes around these parts once every 75 years, this joyous new day dawned in the middle of the night for University of Kentucky Football.”
Plural for a person with a specified level of ability in shooting
“He's an excellent shot with the bow, and the bodies fall where those following won't easily spot them.”
Plural for an attempt to do something
“But in the same interview, he cast doubt on whether he even wanted to have a shot at the Breakfast Show.”
Plural for a favorable chance or opportunity (to accomplish something)
“I think we may actually have a shot at winning this game.”
Plural for a prediction or conjecture, typically made without factual evidence or support
“Take a shot at what's happening in this photo.”
Plural for a sudden loud, sharp noise
Plural for a risky attempt or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge
Plural for the condition of being probable
Plural for customary or habitual usage
Plural for the act of putting the ball through the basket in basketball
Plural for a portion or serving, especially of food
Plural for a thin stream or small quantity of liquid squirted from something
Plural for a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
Plural for an abrupt rough or violent movement
Plural for a drop of a liquid on a surface
To have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
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