Meaning of 'shot'

adjective

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

Synonyms: iridescent

noun

the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination

Synonyms: blastoff

noun

the act of firing a projectile

Synonyms: shooting

noun

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

Synonyms: stroke

noun

the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

Example: "The nurse gave them a series of shots for immunizations."

Synonyms: injection

noun

informal words for any attempt or effort

Example: "They gave it their best shot."

Synonyms: stab

noun

an attempt to score in a game

noun

a blow hard enough to cause injury

Example: "They are still recovering from a shot to their leg."

noun

a solid missile discharged from a firearm

Example: "The shot buzzed past the soldiers."

Synonyms: pellet

noun

an explosive charge used in blasting

noun

sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

Example: "The thrower trained at putting the shot."

noun

an informal photograph

Synonyms: snap

noun

an estimate based on little or no information

Synonyms: dead reckoning

noun

a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

Synonyms: scene

noun

an aggressive remark directed at a person and intended to have a telling effect

Example: "The fired employee's parting shot was 'drop dead'."

Synonyms: barb

noun

a person who shoots, usually with respect to their ability to shoot

Example: "Their steely nerves and keen eyes helped make them crack shots."

Synonyms: shooter

noun

a small drink of liquor

Example: "They poured a shot of whiskey."

Synonyms: nip

noun

a chance to do something

Example: "I wanted a shot at the champion."

Synonyms: crack