What does shot mean in English? Meaning of shot definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "shot": the act of firing a projectile
Noun
Meaning: the act of firing a projectileExample: his shooting was slow but accurateSynonyms: shooting
shotHyponyms: countershot
discharge
firing
firing off
gunfire
gunshot
headshot
potshot
shellfire
shootHypernyms: actuation
propulsionPart Holonyms: fire controlPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
Adjective
Meaning: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different anglesExample: changeable taffeta
chatoyant (or shot) silk
a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescentSynonyms: changeable
chatoyant
iridescent
shotSimilar: colorful
colourfulPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": a solid missile discharged from a firearm
Noun
Meaning: a solid missile discharged from a firearmExample: the shot buzzed past his earSynonyms: pellet
shotHyponyms: ball
bb
bb shot
bird shot
buckshot
duck shot
grape
grapeshot
musket ballHypernyms: missile
projectilePronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
Noun
Meaning: (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or handExample: it took two strokes to get out of the bunker
a good shot requires good balance and tempo
he left me an almost impossible shotSynonyms: shot
strokeHyponyms: baseball swing
break
cannon
carom
cut
golf shot
golf stroke
masse
masse shot
miscue
swing
swipe
tennis shot
tennis stroke
undercutHypernyms: maneuver
manoeuvre
playPart Holonyms: follow-throughPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": a chance to do something
Noun
Meaning: a chance to do somethingExample: he wanted a shot at the championSynonyms: crack
shotHypernyms: chance
opportunityPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
Noun
Meaning: a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)Example: he is a crack shot
a poor shooterSynonyms: shooter
shotHyponyms: crack shot
gun
gunman
marksman
sharpshooter
trapshooterHypernyms: expertPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
Noun
Meaning: a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a filmSynonyms: scene
shotHyponyms: outtakeHypernyms: exposure
photo
photograph
pic
picturePronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
Noun
Meaning: the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringeExample: the nurse gave him a flu shotSynonyms: injection
shotHyponyms: intradermal injection
intramuscular injection
intravenous injection
subcutaneous injectionHypernyms: medical aid
medical carePronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": a small drink of liquor
Noun
Meaning: a small drink of liquorExample: he poured a shot of whiskeySynonyms: nip
shotHypernyms: small indefinite amount
small indefinite quantityPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Noun
Meaning: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effectExample: his parting shot was `drop dead'
she threw shafts of sarcasm
she takes a dig at me every chance she getsSynonyms: barb
dig
gibe
jibe
shaft
shot
slamHyponyms: cheap shotHypernyms: comment
input
remarkPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": an estimate based on little or no information
Noun
Meaning: an estimate based on little or no informationSynonyms: dead reckoning
guess
guessing
guesswork
shotHypernyms: approximation
estimate
estimation
ideaPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
Noun
Meaning: an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held cameraExample: my snapshots haven't been developed yet
he tried to get unposed shots of his friendsSynonyms: shot
snap
snapshotHypernyms: exposure
photo
photograph
pic
picturePronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
Noun
Meaning: sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot putExample: he trained at putting the shotSynonyms: shotHypernyms: sports equipmentPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": an explosive charge used in blasting
Noun
Meaning: an explosive charge used in blastingSynonyms: shotHypernyms: burster
bursting charge
charge
explosive chargePronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": a blow hard enough to cause injury
Noun
Meaning: a blow hard enough to cause injuryExample: he is still recovering from a shot to his leg
I caught him with a solid shot to the chinSynonyms: shotHyponyms: cheap shotHypernyms: blowPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": an attempt to score in a game
Noun
Meaning: an attempt to score in a gameSynonyms: shotHyponyms: basketball shot
headshot
slapshotHypernyms: attempt
effort
endeavor
endeavour
tryPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": informal words for any attempt or effort
Noun
Meaning: informal words for any attempt or effortExample: he gave it his best shot
he took a stab at forecastingSynonyms: shot
stabHypernyms: attempt
effort
endeavor
endeavour
tryPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
Meaning of "shot": the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
Noun
Meaning: the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destinationSynonyms: blastoff
shotHypernyms: rocket firing
rocket launchingPronunciation in US: /ʃɑt/
Pronunciation in UK: /ʃɒt/
