Definitions
1.nounThe result of launching a projectile or bullet."The shot was wide off the mark."
2.nounThe act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal."They took the lead on a last-minute shot."
3.nounThe heavy iron ball used for the shot put."The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot."
4.nounSmall metal balls used as ammunition.
5.nounMetal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
6.noun(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly"He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot."
7.nounAn opportunity or attempt."I'd like just one more shot at winning this game."
8.nounA remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
9.nounA punch or other physical blow.
10.nounA 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)"I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee."
11.nounA single serving of espresso.
12.nounA reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc.
13.nounA 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."
14.nounA vaccination or injection."I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."
15.nounA 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."
16.noun(US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
17.noun(fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.
18.noun(fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.
19.noun(fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.
20.verbTo load (a gun) with shot.
21.nounA charge to be paid, a scot or shout."Drink up. It's his shot."