shot

/ʃɒt/ · verb

Meaning

To launch a projectile.
To move or act quickly or suddenly.
To act or achieve.
To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
To develop, move forward.
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
Small metal balls used as ammunition.
Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly
To load (a gun) with shot.
Worn out or broken.
(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
Tired, weary.
Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.
A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
Thank you.

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