Definition of shoot

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Shoot (v. i.) To push or thrust forward; to project; to protrude; -- often with out; as, a plant shoots out a bud..

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Sprout :: Sprout (v. t.) To shoot into ramifications.
Chit :: Chit (n.) The embryo or the growing bud of a plant; a shoot; a sprout; as, the chits of Indian corn or of potatoes..
Branchless :: Branchless (a.) Destitute of branches or shoots; without any valuable product; barren; naked.
Turio :: Turio (n.) A shoot or sprout from the ground.
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..
Shooter :: Shooter (n.) A shooting star.
Marksman :: Marksman (n.) One skillful to hit a mark with a missile; one who shoots well.
Miss :: Miss (v. t.) To fail of hitting, reaching, getting, finding, seeing, hearing, etc.; as, to miss the mark one shoots at; to miss the train by being late; to miss opportunites of getting knowledge; to miss the point or meaning of something said..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To let fly, or cause to be driven, with force, as an arrow or a bullet; -- followed by a word denoting the missile, as an object..
Project :: Project (v. t.) To throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.
Surcloyed :: Surcle (n.) A little shoot; a twig; a sucker.
Overshooting :: Overshooting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overshoo.
Watershoot :: Watershoot (n.) A trough for discharging water.
Slip :: Slip (n.) To move or fly (out of place); to shoot; -- often with out, off, etc.; as, a bone may slip out of its place..
Layer :: Layer (n.) A shoot or twig of a plant, not detached from the stock, laid under ground for growth or propagation..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To push or thrust forward; to project; to protrude; -- often with out; as, a plant shoots out a bud..
Shooty :: Shooty (a.) Sprouting or coming up freely and regularly.
Target :: Target (n.) A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile..
Prune :: Prune (v. t.) To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay..
Asparaginous :: Asparaginous (a.) Pertaining or allied to, or resembling, asparagus; having shoots which are eaten like asparagus; as, asparaginous vegetables..
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