Entry Word: shot

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece <cannon operators often had to use several shots to figure out the range of their targets>

Synonyms blasting, discharge, firing

Related Words potshot; barrage, bombardment, broadside, burst, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, storm, volley

2 an effort to do or accomplish something <take another shot at the puzzle> — see attempt
3 a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera <took a shot of his family for the scrapbook> — see photograph
4 a person skilled in shooting at a target <a soldier whoʼs an excellent shot with a rifle> — see marksman
5 the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time <drank a shot of whisky> — see drink 2