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shot

/ʃɑt/

Synonyms of shot Antonyms of shot Examples of shot Usage of shot Parts of shot Definition that contains shot Words sounding like shot Explanation of shot

noun
an estimate based on little or no information
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dead reckoning guess guessing guesswork

type of:
estimation approximation estimate idea
noun
a solid missile discharged from a firearm
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"the shot buzzed past his ear"

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pellet

type of:
missile projectile

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case shot canister canister shot
noun
a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
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"he is a crack shot"

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shooter

type of:
expert
noun
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
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"my snapshots haven't been developed yet" "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends"

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snap snapshot

type of:
exposure picture pic photograph photo
adjective
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
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"chatoyant (or shot) silk"

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changeable chatoyant iridescent colourful colorful
noun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
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"his parting shot was `drop dead'"

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barb dig gibe jibe shaft slam

type of:
remark comment input
noun
a chance to do something
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"he wanted a shot at the champion"

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crack

type of:
opportunity chance
noun
the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
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blastoff

type of:
rocket firing rocket launching
noun
a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
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scene

type of:
photograph picture photo exposure pic

part of:
moving picture moving-picture show flick picture show picture motion-picture show film pic motion picture movie
noun
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
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"a good shot requires good balance and tempo" "he left me an almost impossible shot"

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stroke

type of:
play maneuver manoeuvre
noun
the act of firing a projectile
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shooting

type of:
propulsion actuation
noun
informal words for any attempt or effort
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"he gave it his best shot"

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stab

type of:
endeavor attempt endeavour try effort
noun
the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
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"the nurse gave him a flu shot"

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injection

type of:
medical aid medical care
noun
a small drink of liquor
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"he poured a shot of whiskey"

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nip

type of:
small indefinite amount small indefinite quantity
noun
a blow hard enough to cause injury
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"he is still recovering from a shot to his leg" "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin"

type of:
blow
noun
an attempt to score in a game
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try effort endeavor attempt endeavour
noun
an explosive charge used in blasting
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type of:
charge explosive charge bursting charge burster
noun
sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
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"he trained at putting the shot"

type of:
sports equipment

Examples of shot

"the shot buzzed past his ear"
"he is a crack shot"
"my snapshots haven't been developed yet"
"he tried to get unposed shots of his friends"
"chatoyant (or shot) silk"
"his parting shot was `drop dead'"
"he wanted a shot at the champion"
"a good shot requires good balance and tempo"
"he left me an almost impossible shot"
"he gave it his best shot"
"the nurse gave him a flu shot"
"he poured a shot of whiskey"
"he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"
"I caught him with a solid shot to the chin"
"he trained at putting the shot"

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