Definition of shot

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Shot (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..

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Nab :: Nab (n.) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot..
Mow :: Mow (v. t.) To cut down; to cause to fall in rows or masses, as in mowing grass; -- with down; as, a discharge of grapeshot mows down whole ranks of men..
Mitraille :: Mitraille (n.) Shot or bits of iron used sometimes in loading cannon.
Mill :: Mill (n.) A passage underground through which ore is shot.
But :: But (v. t.) A mark to be shot at; a target.
Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..
Shot :: Shot (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..
Canna :: Canna (n.) A genus of tropical plants, with large leaves and often with showy flowers. The Indian shot (C. Indica) is found in gardens of the northern United States..
Pile :: Pile (n.) A mass formed in layers; as, a pile of shot..
Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun, so as to be effective; the reach or range of a gun..
Pepper :: Pepper (v. i.) To fire numerous shots (at).
Pepper :: Pepper (v. t.) Figuratively: To shower shot or other missiles, or blows, upon; to pelt; to fill with shot, or cover with bruises or wounds..
Bowshot :: Bowshot (n.) The distance traversed by an arrow shot from a bow.
Perrier :: Perrier (n.) A short mortar used formerly for throwing stone shot.
Parting :: Parting (v.) Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting salute..
Satin :: Satin (n.) A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface..
Shotten :: Shotten (n.) Having ejected the spawn; as, a shotten herring..
Langrel :: Langrel (n.) A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To strike with anything shot; to hit with a missile; often, to kill or wound with a firearm; -- followed by a word denoting the person or thing hit, as an object..
Earreach :: Earreach (n.) Earshot.
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