shots Meaning & Definition
What Does Shots Mean?
Shots is used as a noun meaning plural of shot. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of shot. As a verb, it means To load (a gun) with shot.
Shots Definition (Noun)
- plural of shot
Shots as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shot
Noun
- The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
The shot was wide off the mark.
- The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
They took the lead on a last-minute shot.
- The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.
- Small metal balls used as ammunition.
- Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
- (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.
- An opportunity or attempt.
I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.
- A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
- A punch or other physical blow.
- A 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.
- A single serving of espresso.
- A reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc.
- A 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.
- A vaccination or injection.
I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria.
- A 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.
- (US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
- (fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.
- (fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.
- (fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.
Verb
- To load (a gun) with shot.
Noun
- A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
Drink up. It's his shot.
Synonyms of Shots
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Shots synonyms and antonyms →Shots in a Sentence
The shot was wide off the mark.
They took the lead on a last-minute shot.
The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.
He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot.
I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.
I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee.
We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating.
I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria.
His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game.
Drink up. It's his shot.
Word Forms & Grammar
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