Shoot Definition
shoot
noun
- a new branch
- the act of shooting at targets; "they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer"
verb
- hit with a missile from a weapon
- kill by firing a missile
- fire a shot; "the gunman blasted away"
- make a film or photograph of something; "take a scene"; "shoot a movie"
- send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly; "shoot a glance"
- run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"
- move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"
- record on photographic film; "I photographed the scene of the accident"; "She snapped a picture of the President"
- emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully; "The dragon shot fumes and flames out of its mouth"
- cause a sharp and sudden pain in; "The pain shot up her leg"
- force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; "inject hydrogen into the balloon"
- variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors; "shoot cloth"
- spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"
- score; "shoot a basket"; "shoot a goal"
- utter fast and forcefully; "She shot back an answer"
- measure the altitude of by using a sextant; "shoot a star"
- produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
- give an injection to; "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein"
"Shoot" in song lyrics
See how shoot is used in real songs:
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"You bet I'll take the lute when I shoot"
The 49ers — What Ya Got -
"Foul me like free throw shots, I shoot"
50/50 Twin — It's Nothin' -
"I used to be a sperm -- shoot"
Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
Words that rhyme with shoot
Usage tips for "shoot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shoot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shoot to find words that pair well.