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1 a: an action of shooting b: a directed propelling of a missile
; specifically : a directed discharge of a firearm c
(1): a stroke or throw in an attempt to score points in a game (as tennis, pool, or basketball)
; also : home run
(2): ability to shoot <has the best shot on the team> d: blast 5a e: a medical or narcotics injection2 aplural shot : something propelled by shooting
; especially : small lead or steel pellets especially forming a charge for a shotgun b: a metal sphere of iron or brass that is heaved in the shot put3 a: the distance that a missile is or can be thrown b: range, reach4: a charge to be paid : scot5: one that shoots
; especially : marksman6 a: attempt, try <give it a shot> b: guess, conjecture c: chance 4a <a shot at winning the prize> d: a single appearance as an entertainer <did a guest shot for the program>7: an effective remark
; especially : swipe 2 <a parting shot>8 a: a single photographic exposure
; especially : snapshot b: a single sequence of a motion picture or a television program shot by one camera without interruption9: a charge of explosives10 a: a small measure or serving (as one ounce) of undiluted liquor or other beverage <vodka shots> <a shot of espresso> b: a small amount applied at one time : dose <a shot of fertilizer> <a shot of humor>11shot plural : sprinkles, jimmies
— a shot
: for each one : apiece
— like a shot
: very rapidly
— shot in the dark
1: a wild guess2: an attempt that has little chance of success
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