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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Turioniferous :: Turioniferous (a.) Producing shoots, as asparagus..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To strike with anything shot; to hit with a missile; often, to kill or wound with a firearm; -- followed by a word denoting the person or thing hit, as an object..
Shoot :: 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..
Graft :: Graft (n.) A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
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..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit..
Glance :: Glance (v. i.) To shoot or emit a flash of light; to shine; to flash.
Shoot :: Shoot (n.) The act of shooting; the discharge of a missile; a shot; as, the shoot of a shuttle..
Sprout :: Sprout (v. t.) To shoot into ramifications.
Twig :: Twig (n.) A small shoot or branch of a tree or other plant, of no definite length or size..
Shooty :: Shooty (a.) Sprouting or coming up freely and regularly.
Stanhope :: Stang (v. i.) To shoot with pain.
Jet :: Jet (v. i.) To shoot forward or out; to project; to jut out.
Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) To let fly, as a missile; to shoot..
Shot :: Shot () imp. & p. p. of Shoot.
Shooting :: Shooting (a.) Of or pertaining to shooting; for shooting; darting.
Leaf :: Leaf (v. i.) To shoot out leaves; to produce leaves; to leave; as, the trees leaf in May..
Spurway :: Spurtle (v. t.) To spurt or shoot in a scattering manner.
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..
Shooting :: Shooting (n.) A sensation of darting pain; as, a shooting in one's head..
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