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Word: Shot
Speech Type: Noun
Old English sc(e)ot, gesc(e)ot, of Germanic origin; related to German Geschoss, from the base of the verb shoot
ʃɒt
the firing of a gun or cannon
Short Definition:firing of gun or cannon
Examples:- Mulder killed him with a single shot
- they have fired the opening shot in what's expected to be a savage price war
a hit, stroke, or kick of the ball in sports such as football, tennis, or golf
Short Definition:hit, stroke, or kick of ball in sports
Examples:- his partner pulled off a winning backhand shot
a ball of stone or metal used as a missile shot from a large gun or cannon.
Short Definition:ball of stone or metal used as missile shot
a photograph
Short Definition:photograph
Examples:- a group shot of all the family
a small drink of spirits
Short Definition:small drink of spirits
Examples:- he took a shot of whisky
the launch of a space rocket
Short Definition:launch of space rocket
Examples:- a moon shot
Word: Shot
Speech Type: Adjective
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