shot

//ʃɒt//
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Visual representation of shot

Noun

shotSingular
shotsPlural
1

The firing of a gun or the discharge of a projectile from a weapon

We heard a shot in the distance.

2

An attempt to score in a sport by kicking, hitting, or throwing a ball toward a goal

He took a shot at the goal but missed.

3

A photograph or a single continuous filmed sequence

That's a great shot of the sunset.

4

A small amount of alcoholic drink, especially spirits, served in a small glass

He ordered a shot of whiskey at the bar.

5

An injection of a drug or vaccine

I need to get a flu shot before winter.

6

An attempt or try at doing something

I'll give it a shot and see if I can fix the computer.

Verb

1

Past tense and past participle of shoot

He shot the ball into the goal.

Adjective

shotCanonical form
1

Worn out, ruined, or exhausted

After working all night, I'm completely shot.

2

Woven or streaked with a different color or texture

The fabric was shot with gold threads.