shot

/ʃɔt/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An act of firing a gun or other weapon: The discharge of a projectile from a firearm or similar device.
    • A small, solid projectile for a gun; a bullet or pellet: The ammunition itself.
    • An attempt to score points in a game: An action, such as throwing, kicking, or hitting a ball, intended to score in sports like basketball, soccer, or hockey.
    • An attempt or effort to do something: An informal term for trying to achieve something.
    • A photograph or a single continuous film sequence: An image taken with a camera or a single, unedited sequence in a movie.
    • A small amount of a drink, especially liquor: A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, typically consumed in one gulp.
    • An injection of a drug or vaccine: The act of administering medicine via a syringe.

  2. Adjective:

    • Woven or treated so as to show changing colors: Having a fabric or surface that appears to change color when viewed from different angles.
    • (Informal) Ruined, worn out, or exhausted: No longer functional or in good condition.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • He heard a shot in the distance. (The sound of a gun being fired.)
    • The police found a spent shot at the scene. (A used bullet.)
    • Her winning shot from the three-point line was incredible. (A successful throw in basketball.)
    • It's a difficult task, but I'll give it my best shot. (I will try my hardest.)
    • The photographer took a beautiful shot of the sunset. (A photograph.)
    • He ordered a shot of tequila. (A small glass of liquor.)
    • The nurse administered a flu shot. (A vaccine injection.)

  • Adjective:

    • She wore a dress of shot silk. (Silk fabric with an iridescent sheen.)
    • After the marathon, my legs are completely shot. (My legs are exhausted and useless.)
Advanced Usage
  • "call the shots": To be in charge or make the important decisions.
    • In this company, the CEO calls the shots.
  • "a shot in the arm": Something that provides encouragement or a boost, like a stimulant.
    • The new investment was a real shot in the arm for the local economy.
  • "a shot in the dark": A wild guess or an attempt with little chance of success.
    • I don't know the answer; my reply was just a shot in the dark.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shoot (verb): The action from which "shot" is derived. To fire a gun or to photograph/film.
  • Shotgun (noun): A type of firearm.
  • Snapshot (noun): An informal photograph.
  • Shot put (noun): An athletic event involving throwing a heavy metal ball.
Synonyms
  • Attempt, try, effort (for the noun meaning "an effort").
  • Bullet, pellet, projectile (for the noun meaning "ammunition").
  • Photograph, picture, snap (for the noun meaning "photo").
  • Jigger, nip (for the noun meaning "small drink").
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Shot through with: Pervaded or filled with a quality.
    • His speech was shot through with optimism.
  • Shot down: To reject an idea or proposal decisively; to literally shoot an aircraft from the sky.
    • He proposed a new plan, but it was immediately shot down by the board.
Related Idioms
  • Like a shot: Very quickly and without hesitation.
    • When he offered me the job, I accepted like a shot.
  • A long shot: An attempt or candidate with a very low probability of success.
    • It's a long shot, but we might still win the contract.
  • Not by a long shot: Not at all; not by any means.
    • We haven't finished the project, not by a long shot.
Adjective
  1. 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
  1. the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
  2. informal words for any attempt or effort
    • he gave it his best shot
    • he took a stab at forecasting
  3. an attempt to score in a game
  4. 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
  5. an explosive charge used in blasting
  6. sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
    • he trained at putting the shot
  7. 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
  8. an estimate based on little or no information
  9. 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
  10. a small drink of liquor
    • he poured a shot of whiskey
  11. the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
    • the nurse gave him a flu shot
  12. a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
  13. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
    • he is a crack shot
    • a poor shooter
  14. a chance to do something
    • he wanted a shot at the champion
  15. (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
  16. a solid missile discharged from a firearm
    • the shot buzzed past his ear
  17. the act of firing a projectile
    • his shooting was slow but accurate

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