shot

pluralshots

conjugation shooting - shot - shot

noun: the act of firing a gun or other weapon
- The hunter took a careful shot at the deer.
noun: a small amount of a drink, especially a distilled alcoholic one
- He downed a shot of whiskey before giving his speech.
noun: an attempt to score a goal in sports like basketball or soccer
- Her final shot won the basketball game.
noun: a photograph or a continuous film sequence
- The director was happy with the opening shot of the movie.
noun: an injection of a vaccine or drug
- I got a flu shot at the clinic.
verb: to fire a gun or other weapon
- The soldier shot at the enemy target.
verb: to propel or launch something quickly
- The catapult shot stones over the castle wall.
verb: to photograph or film
- We shot the entire wedding on a digital camera.
adjective: used to describe something that is ruined or worn out
- The engine is shot; we need a new car.
noun: a remark aimed as a criticism or attack
- She took a shot at her opponent during the debate.