Definition of shot

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Shot (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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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..
Shotting :: Shotting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sho.
Shotted :: Shotted (imp. & p. p.) of Sho.
Firearm :: Firearm (n.) A gun, pistol, or any weapon from a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder..
Pierce :: Pierce (v. t.) To penetrate; to enter; to force a way into or through; to pass into or through; as, to pierce the enemy's line; a shot pierced the ship..
Bloodshot :: Bloodshot (a.) Red and inflamed; suffused with blood, or having the vessels turgid with blood, as when the conjunctiva is inflamed or irritated..
Ball :: Ball (n.) A flaming, roundish body shot into the air; a case filled with combustibles intended to burst and give light or set fire, or to produce smoke or stench; as, a fire ball; a stink ball..
Shot :: Shot (v. t.) To load with shot, as a gun..
Shotten :: Shotten () of Shoo.
Shoot :: Shoot (n.) The act of shooting; the discharge of a missile; a shot; as, the shoot of a shuttle..
Shot :: Shot (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..
Ammunition :: Ammunition (n.) Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc..
Parting :: Parting (v.) Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting salute..
Shot-clog :: Shot-clog (n.) A person tolerated only because he pays the shot, or reckoning, for the rest of the company, otherwise a mere clog on them..
Earshot :: Earshot (n.) Reach of the ear; distance at which words may be heard.
Eyereach :: Eyereach (n.) The range or reach of the eye; eyeshot.
Shotten :: Shotten (n.) Shot out of its socket; dislocated, as a bone..
Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.
Antithesis :: Antithesis (n.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself. He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen..
Shell :: Shell (n.) The case which holds the powder, or charge of powder and shot, used with breechloading small arms..
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