shot

noun

\ ˈshät

Definition of shot

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : an action of shooting

b : a directed propelling of a missile specifically : a directed discharge of a firearm

c(1) : a stroke or throw in an attempt to score points in a game (such as tennis, pool, or basketball) also : home run

(2) : ability to shoot has the best shot on the team

d : blast sense 5a

e : a medical or narcotics injection

2a plural shot : something propelled by shooting especially : small lead or steel pellets especially forming a charge for a shotgun

b : a metal sphere of iron or brass that is heaved in the shot put

3a : the distance that a missile is or can be thrown

b : range, reach

4 : a charge to be paid : scot

5 : one that shoots especially : marksman

6a : attempt, try give it a shot

b : guess, conjecture

c : chance sense 4a a shot at winning the prize

d : a single appearance as an entertainer did a guest shot for the program

7 : an effective remark especially : swipe sense 2 a parting shot

8a : a single photographic exposure especially : snapshot

b : a single sequence of a motion picture or a television program shot by one camera without interruption

9 : a charge of explosives

10a : a small measure or serving (such as one ounce) of undiluted liquor or other beverage vodka shots a shot of espresso

b : a small amount applied at one time : dose a shot of fertilizer a shot of humor

11 shot plural : sprinkles, jimmies

a shot

: for each one : apiece

like a shot

: very rapidly

shot in the arm

: stimulus, boost

shot in the dark

1 : a wild guess

2 : an attempt that has little chance of success