nounπShareThe result of launching a projectile or bullet."The shot was wide off the mark."weaponmilitaryactionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal."They took the lead on a last-minute shot."sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe heavy iron ball used for the shot put."The athlete carefully wiped down the shots before putting them away in the equipment room. "sportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSmall metal balls used as ammunition."The old shotgun used shots as ammunition to hunt birds. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMetal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small."The pirate loaded his antique cannon with heavy shots before the battle. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly"My grandfather is a good shots, winning prizes at the shooting range every year. "weaponmilitarysportpersonabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn opportunity or attempt.""She missed her first two shots at the basketball hoop, but she finally scored on her third attempt." "possibilityachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.""During the meeting, she made several shots at my presentation, criticizing everything from the font to the color scheme." "communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA punch or other physical blow."The angry student threw several shots at the teacher during the argument. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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)"He had two shots of whiskey before dinner. "drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single serving of espresso."I need two shots of espresso in my latte this morning to help me wake up before work. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc."After the party, the friends divided the shots of the restaurant bill equally. "drinkentertainmentfoodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames."We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating."mediatechnologyartentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vaccination or injection."I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam)."His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game."sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction."After the fight in the prison yard, both inmates received shots documenting their violation of the rules. "governmentlawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fisheries) A cast of one or more nets."The fishing boat made three shots today, but only caught a few small fish. "nauticalfishindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets."The old fisherman knew the best shots along the riverbank for catching salmon. "placefishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made."The fisherman was disappointed; today's shots yielded only a handful of small fish. "fishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo load (a gun) with shot."He carefully shots his antique shotgun before going hunting for ducks. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA charge to be paid, a scot or shout."Let's split the shots for pizza tonight. "financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading