noun Download 🔗Share The result of launching a projectile or bullet. Examples : "The shot was wide off the mark." weapon military action outcome Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal. Examples : "They took the lead on a last-minute shot." sport action game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The heavy iron ball used for the shot put. Examples : "The athlete carefully wiped down the shots before putting them away in the equipment room. " sport item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Small metal balls used as ammunition. Examples : "The old shotgun used shots as ammunition to hunt birds. " weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small. Examples : "The pirate loaded his antique cannon with heavy shots before the battle. " military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly Examples : "My grandfather is a good shots, winning prizes at the shooting range every year. " weapon military sport person ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An opportunity or attempt. Examples : ""She missed her first two shots at the basketball hoop, but she finally scored on her third attempt." " possibility achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting. Examples : ""During the meeting, she made several shots at my presentation, criticizing everything from the font to the color scheme." " communication language attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A punch or other physical blow. Examples : "The angry student threw several shots at the teacher during the argument. " action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce) Examples : "He had two shots of whiskey before dinner. " drink amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A single serving of espresso. Examples : "I need two shots of espresso in my latte this morning to help me wake up before work. " drink food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc. Examples : "After the party, the friends divided the shots of the restaurant bill equally. " drink entertainment food amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames. Examples : "We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating." media technology art entertainment communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vaccination or injection. Examples : "I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria." medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam). Examples : "His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game." sport entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction. Examples : "After the fight in the prison yard, both inmates received shots documenting their violation of the rules. " government law writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (fisheries) A cast of one or more nets. Examples : "The fishing boat made three shots today, but only caught a few small fish. " nautical fish industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets. Examples : "The old fisherman knew the best shots along the riverbank for catching salmon. " place fish nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made. Examples : "The fisherman was disappointed; today's shots yielded only a handful of small fish. " fish nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To load (a gun) with shot. Examples : "He carefully shots his antique shotgun before going hunting for ducks. " weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A charge to be paid, a scot or shout. Examples : "Let's split the shots for pizza tonight. " finance business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading