shot 1 (sh t)n.1. The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun. 2. The distance over which something is shot; the range. 3. a. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile: His shot at the bear missed by inches. b. An attempt to reach a target with a rocket: a moon shot. 4. a. Sports An attempt to score in a game, as in soccer or hockey. b. Baseball A home run. 5. Sports & Games a. The flight or path of a projectile in a game. b. A stroke in a game, as in golf or billiards. 6. A pointed or critical remark. 7. Informal a. An attempt; a try: took a shot at losing weight. b. A guess. c. An opportunity: gave him a fair shot at the part in the play. d. A chance at odds; something to bet on: The horse was a four-to-one shot. 8. a. A solid projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm or cannon. b. pl. shot Such projectiles considered as a group. c. pl. shot Tiny lead or steel pellets, especially ones used in a shotgun cartridge. d. One of these pellets. 9. Sports The heavy metal ball that is put for distance in the shot put. 10. One who shoots in a particular way: a good shot with the rifle and the bow. 11. a. A charge of explosives used in blasting mine shafts. b. A detonation of an explosive charge. 12. a. A photographic view or exposure: got a good shot of that last model. b. A developed photographic image. c. A single cinematic take. 13. a. A hypodermic injection. b. A small amount given or applied at one time: a shot of oxygen. 14. A drink, especially a jigger of liquor. 15. An amount to be paid, as for drinks; a bill. 16. Nautical A length of chain equal to 15 fathoms (90 feet) in the United States and 12 1/2 fathoms (75 feet) in Great Britain. tr.v. shot·ted, shot·ting, shots To load or weight with shot. Idioms: like a shot Very quickly. shot in the arm Informal Something that boosts one's spirits. shot in the dark Informal 1. A wild unsubstantiated guess. 2. An attempt that has little chance of succeeding.
[Middle English, from Old English sceot, scot; see skeud- in Indo-European roots.] |
shot 1 Noun 1. the act or an instance of firing a gun or rifle 2. Sport the act or an instance of hitting, kicking, or throwing the ball 3. small round lead pellets used in shotguns 4. a person with specified skill in shooting: my father was quite a good shot 5. Informal an attempt: a second shot at writing a better treaty 6. Informal a guess 7. a. a single photograph b. an uninterrupted sequence of film taken by a single camera 8. Informal an injection of a vaccine or narcotic drug 9. Informal a drink of spirits 10. the launching of a rocket or spacecraft to a specified destination: a moon shot 11. Sport a heavy metal ball used in the shot put 12. like a shot without hesitating 13. shot in the arm Informal something that brings back energy or confidence 14. shot in the dark a wild guess [Old English scot]
shot 2 Verb Adjective 1. (of textiles) woven to give a changing colour effect 2. streaked with colour: dark hair shot with streaks of grey
Shot pellets collectively; shots or discharges of missiles. Examples: shot of cannon, 1642; of general dangers, 1662; of fish (single draught or catch), 1859; of foot soldiers; of ice, 1650; of nets (entire throw of fishing nets at one time); of noise and nastiness, 1718; of rain, 1673; of water, 1400; of words, 1567.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  shot - the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate"shoot - the act of shooting at targets; "they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer" fire control - preparation for the delivery of shellfire on a target gunfire, gunshot - the act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire" headshot - a shot aimed at a person's head potshot - a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter) | | 2. | shot - a solid missile discharged from a firearm; "the shot buzzed past his ear"BB, BB shot - a small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun grapeshot, grape - a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot musket ball, ball - a solid projectile that is shot by a musket; "they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball" projectile, missile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled | | 3. |  shot - (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"follow-through - the act of carrying a stroke to its natural completion; "his follow-through was straight down the line toward the target"; "squash can be dangerous if your opponent has a long follow-through" break - the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool carom, cannon - a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other masse, masse shot - a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball miscue - a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" undercut, cut - (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball; "cuts do not bother a good tennis player" swipe - a sweeping stroke or blow baseball swing, swing, cut - in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball; "he took a vicious cut at the ball" | | 4. | shot - a chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion"colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech chance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" | | 5. | shot - a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter"expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully gunman, gun - a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) trapshooter - a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap | | 6. | shot - a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a filmphoto, photograph, pic, exposure, picture - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material outtake - a scene that is filmed but is not used in the final editing of the film | | 7. | shot - the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot" | | 8. | shot - a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey" | | 9. | shot - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" cheap shot - an unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person | | 10. |  shot - an estimate based on little or no informationapproximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" | | 11. |  shot - an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; "my snapshots haven't been developed yet"; "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends"photo, photograph, pic, exposure, picture - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material | | 12. | shot - sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put; "he trained at putting the shot" | | 13. | shot - an explosive charge used in blasting | | 14. | shot - a blow hard enough to cause injury; "he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"; "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin"blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head" cheap shot - an illegal and unsportsmanlike act of unnecessary violence; "he called a penalty on them when the lineman took a cheap shot at the quarterback" | | 15. |  shot - an attempt to score in a gamebasketball shot - throwing the basketball toward the hoop; "his shot hit the rim and bounced out" attempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" slapshot - a fast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick headshot - an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head | | 16. | shot - informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"attempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" | | 17. |  shot - the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination | | Adj. | 1. | shot - varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent" |
shot noun 5. ( Informal) attempt, go ( informal) try, turn, chance, effort, opportunity, crack ( informal) essay, stab ( informal) endeavour a shot in the arm ( Informal) boost, lift, encouragement, stimulus, impetus, fillip, geeing-up have a shot ( Informal) make an attempt, have a go, try, have a crack ( informal) try your luck, have a stab ( informal) have a bash ( informal) tackle like a shot at once, immediately, in a flash, quickly, eagerly, unhesitatingly, like a bat out of hell ( slang)
In artillery and naval gunfire support, a report that indicates a gun, or guns, have been fired. See also rounds complete.
 Translations shot [ʃɔt] pt, pp of shootlike a shot (= without any delay) → como un rayo; to get shot of sth/sb ( col) → deshacerse de algo/algn, quitarse algo/a algn de encima
 shot [ʃɔt] pt, pp of shootn → coup m (de feu) (= shotgun pellets); plombs mpl (= try); coup, essai m (= injection); piqûre f; to fire a shot at sb/sth → tirer sur qn/qch; to get shot of sb/sth ( inf) → se débarrasser de qn/qch;
 shot [ʃɔt] pt, pp of shootto get shot of sb/sth ( inf) → jdn/etw loswerden; a good/poor shot ( person) → ein guter/schlechter Schütze;
 shot [ʃɔt] pt, pp of shootn → sparo, colpo (= shotgun pellets); pallottole fpl; to have a shot at sth/doing sth → provarci con qc/a fare qc;
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