Definition of "shot"
- adjective
Worn out.
Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
Tired, weary.
- noun
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
Small metal balls used as ammunition.
Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly.
An opportunity or attempt.
A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
A punch or other physical blow.
A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce).
A single serving of espresso.
A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.
A vaccination or injection.
A charge to paid, a scot or shout.
- verb
Simple past tense and past participle of shoot.
To load (a gun) with shot.
- interjection
Thank you.
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