Definition of Shot
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() imp. & p. p. of Shoot.
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(a.) Woven in such a way as to produce an effect of variegation, of changeable tints, or of being figured; as, shot silks. See Shoot, v. t., 8.
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(v. t.) A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.
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(pl. ) of Shot
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(v. t.) To load with shot, as a gun.
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(n.) The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile.
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(n.) A missile weapon, particularly a ball or bullet; specifically, whatever is discharged as a projectile from firearms or cannon by the force of an explosive.
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(n.) Small globular masses of lead, of various sizes, -- used chiefly for killing game; as, bird shot; buckshot.
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(n.) The flight of a missile, or the distance which it is, or can be, thrown; as, the vessel was distant more than a cannon shot.
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(n.) A marksman; one who practices shooting; as, an exellent shot.
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(imp. & p. p.) of Shoot
Synonyms of Shot
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Antonyms of Shot
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