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shot

noun, verb

/ʃɒt/

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

He took a shot at the goal.

Take a shot in the dark

attempt, try, hit, strike

miss, fail

take a shot, shot at the target, long shot

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

A deep, resonant sound; a period of rapid growth or increase.