Shot Definition
shot
adjective
- varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent"
noun
- the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate"
- a solid missile discharged from a firearm; "the shot buzzed past his ear"
- (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"
- a chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion"
- a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter"
- a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
- the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot"
- a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey"
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
- an estimate based on little or no information
- an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; "my snapshots haven't been developed yet"; "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends"
- sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put; "he trained at putting the shot"
- an explosive charge used in blasting
- a blow hard enough to cause injury; "he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"; "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin"
- an attempt to score in a game
- informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"
- the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
"Shot" in song lyrics
See how shot is used in real songs:
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"Forty five blast til the calibur shot"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"A big plate, popularity, might get me shot"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"Boy is playin in the sand and in his head he's shot"
The 7A3 — Lucifer
Words that rhyme with shot
Usage tips for "shot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shot" 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 shot to find words that pair well.