shot
shot Lexical Profile
shot Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An attempt to hit a target, score a point in a sport, or succeed at a general endeavor.
"She took a confident shot from the edge of the court just before the buzzer sounded."
An injection of a vaccine, medicine, or drug administered into the body with a hypodermic needle.
"The clinic recommends getting an annual flu shot before the winter season begins."
A photograph or a continuous sequence of film recorded by a single camera without interruption.
"The photographer captured a stunning wide shot of the mountain range at sunrise."
A small, measured serving of undiluted liquor or strong espresso coffee.
"He ordered an iced latte with an extra shot of espresso to stay alert during the afternoon meeting."
The discharge of a projectile from a firearm, bow, or cannon, or the heavy metal sphere thrown by an athlete in the shot put.
"The track and field athlete heaved the heavy iron shot across the sector line to set a new personal record."
• verb
To have discharged a projectile, propelled an object toward a goal, or captured images with a camera (past tense and past participle of shoot).
"The director shot the entire documentary on location over the course of three months."
• adjective
Completely worn out, exhausted, ruined, or no longer functioning properly (informal).
"After running the marathon in the summer heat, my legs were completely shot."
Woven with threads of different colors so as to produce an iridescent or shifting color effect when viewed from different angles (used especially of silk or fine fabrics).
"The bride wore an elegant gown made of shot taffeta that shimmered between gold and rose."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'scot' (something shot or thrown; a rapid movement), derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*skutan', which is closely related to the verb 'scēotan' (to shoot).