shoot
//ʃuːt//
Verb
shootInfinitive
shootPresent tense
shotPast tense
shotPast participle
shootingPresent participle
shootsThird-person singular
1
to fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit, injure, or kill someone or something with a bullet or arrow
The police officer shot at the target.
2
to move or cause to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction
The cat shot out of the room when the door opened.
3
to kick, hit, or throw a ball in an attempt to score a goal or point in a sport
He shot the ball into the goal.
4
to photograph or film something
They shot the movie in Paris.
5
to grow or sprout quickly
The plants shot up after the rain.
Noun
shootSingular
shootsPlural
1
a young branch or new growth on a plant
New shoots are appearing on the plant.
2
an occasion when someone photographs or films something, especially professionally
We have a photo shoot scheduled for tomorrow morning.