shot

1. imp. & p. p. of Shoot Source: opted

2. imp. & p. p. of Shoot. Source: opted

3. a. Woven in such a way as to produce an effect of variegation, of changeable tints, or of being figured; as, shot silks. See Shoot, v. t., 8. Source: opted

4. v. t. A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot. Source: opted

5. pl. of Shot Source: opted

6. n. The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile. Source: opted

7. n. A missile weapon, particularly a ball or bullet; specifically, whatever is discharged as a projectile from firearms or cannon by the force of an explosive. Source: opted

8. n. Small globular masses of lead, of various sizes, -- used chiefly for killing game; as, bird shot; buckshot. Source: opted

9. n. The flight of a missile, or the distance which it is, or can be, thrown; as, the vessel was distant more than a cannon shot. Source: opted

10. n. A marksman; one who practices shooting; as, an exellent shot. Source: opted

11. v. t. To load with shot, as a gun. Source: opted

12. adj. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles Source: wordnet

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