shot
noun
Definitions of shot noun
sport
- B2Countable
An attempt to score points by kicking, hitting, or throwing a ball in a sport, such as cricket, football, tennis, or golf.
That was a spectacular shot by Marquez!
She won the match with a precise shot.
The footballer scored with a long-range shot.
weapon
- B2Countable
The act of firing a gun or another weapon.
The police fired several shots at their car as they drove away.
The soldiers immediately returned fire after hearing the shots.
He fired a warning shot into the sky.
attempt
- CountableUsually singularinformal
An attempt to do or achieve something, especially something that one has not done before.
I decided to have a shot at learning to play the piano.
I think I should give applying for this job a shot.
It’s a long shot, but it’s worth a try.
photograph/film
- B2Countable
A photograph or picture.
I took some amazing shots at the beach.
The photographer took some lovely wedding shots of them.
The magazine published many shots of local birds.
- Countable
A single continuous piece of film that is part of a movie.
drink
- Countable
A small amount of a strong alcoholic beverage.
a shot of tequila
They ordered a few shots at the bar.
A variety of shots were available at the party.
metal ball
- Countable
A heavy metal ball used in the sport of shot put.
- Uncountable
Small metal balls that are fired from a gun.
Shotgun shells are loaded with lead shot.
The shotgun fired a large amount of shot.
Phrases of shot noun
- a good/poor shot
describes someone with either a high or low level of skill in aiming and shooting a firearm.
• He's known as a good shot and never misses his target.
verb
Definitions of shot verb
Past simple and past participle of "shoot".
adjective
Definitions of shot adjective
cloth
Of silk, woven with threads of a different color, which causes the main color to appear to change as the cloth is viewed from different angles.
She wore a dress made of shot silk.
The jacket had a beautiful shot silk sheen.
destroyed
- informal
No longer working or effective.
It's no use, this machine is shot.
These batteries are shot and need to be replaced.
Phrases of shot adjective
- get/be shot of something
To get rid of something or someone, or to leave a place or situation that is unwanted.
• I can't wait to get shot of this job and go on holiday for two weeks.
Idioms
- like a shot
Describes someone doing something extremely quickly and without hesitation.
• Upon hearing the good news, he was off like a shot.
- give something your best shot
To try one's hardest or make the greatest possible effort to achieve something.
• Although it looks difficult, I will give it my best shot.
- a shot in the arm
something that provides a sudden and positive boost, offering encouragement and renewed energy to a particular situation or entity.
• The company's new product provided a shot in the arm to its sales figures.
- a shot in the dark
an attempt to guess something with little to no prior information or knowledge about the subject.
• I have absolutely no idea what the answer is, so I'm just taking a shot in the dark.
- be shot through with something
To be permeated or characterized by a particular emotion or quality throughout.
• Every scene in the movie was shot through with nostalgia.