shot

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

   The nurse gave them a series of shots for immunizations.

2. 2
   noun

   informal words for any attempt or effort

   They gave it their best shot.

3. 3
   noun

   a blow hard enough to cause injury

   They are still recovering from a shot to their leg.

4. 4
   noun

   a solid missile discharged from a firearm

   The shot buzzed past the soldiers.

5. 5
   noun

   sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

   The thrower trained at putting the shot.

6. 6
   noun

   an aggressive remark directed at a person and intended to have a telling effect

   The fired employee's parting shot was 'drop dead'.

7. 7
   noun

   a person who shoots, usually with respect to their ability to shoot

   Their steely nerves and keen eyes helped make them crack shots.

8. 8
   noun

   a small drink of liquor

   They poured a shot of whiskey.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English schot, from Old English sceot, from Proto-Germanic *skutą; compare the doublet scot.