Definition of shoot

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Shoot (v. i.) To discharge, causing a missile to be driven forth; -- followed by a word denoting the weapon or instrument, as an object; -- often with off; as, to shoot a gun..

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Shooting :: Shooting (n.) A sensation of darting pain; as, a shooting in one's head..
Push :: Push (v. i.) To burst pot, as a bud or shoot..
Gallnut :: Gallnut (n.) A round gall produced on the leaves and shoots of various species of the oak tree. See Gall, and Nutgall..
Ramification :: Ramification (n.) The process of branching, or the development of branches or offshoots from a stem; also, the mode of their arrangement..
Forereach :: Forereach (v. i.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays..
Shoot :: Shoot (n.) A young branch or growth.
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To move ahead by force of momentum, as a sailing vessel when the helm is put hard alee..
Gyropigeon :: Gyropigeon (n.) A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches..
Forky :: Forky (a.) Opening into two or more parts or shoots; forked; furcated.
Overshoot :: Overshoot (v. t.) To shoot over or beyond.
Shooty :: Shooty (a.) Sprouting or coming up freely and regularly.
Shooting :: Shooting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shoo.
Meteoroscope :: Meteoroscope (n.) An instrument for measuring the position, length, and direction, of the apparent path of a shooting star..
Seven-shooter :: Seven-shooter (n.) A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading..
Branch :: Branch (v. i.) To shoot or spread in branches; to separate into branches; to ramify.
Stonebrash :: Stonebow (n.) A kind of crossbow formerly used for shooting stones.
Graft :: Graft (n.) A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
Graft :: Graft (n.) A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit..
Spindle-legged :: Spindle (v. i.) To shoot or grow into a long, slender stalk or body; to become disproportionately tall and slender..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To cause an engine or weapon to discharge a missile; -- said of a person or an agent; as, they shot at a target; he shoots better than he rides..
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