Definition of shot

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Shot (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..

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Undershot :: Undershot (a.) Having the lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper ones, as in the bulldog..
Earshot :: Earshot (n.) Reach of the ear; distance at which words may be heard.
Shell :: Shell (n.) The case which holds the powder, or charge of powder and shot, used with breechloading small arms..
Columbiad :: Columbiad (n.) A form of seacoast cannon; a long, chambered gun designed for throwing shot or shells with heavy charges of powder, at high angles of elevation..
Arquebusade :: Arquebusade (n.) A distilled water from a variety of aromatic plants, as rosemary, millefoil, etc.; -- originally used as a vulnerary in gunshot wounds..
Shot :: Shot (pl. ) of Sho.
Sight-shot :: Sight-shot (n.) Distance to which the sight can reach or be thrown.
Overshot :: Overshot (a.) From Overshoot, v. t..
Putting :: Putting (n.) The throwing of a heavy stone, shot, etc., with the hand raised or extended from the shoulder; -- originally, a Scottish game..
Water Wheel :: Water wheel () Any wheel for propelling machinery or for other purposes, that is made to rotate by the direct action of water; -- called an overshot wheel when the water is applied at the top, an undershot wheel when at the bottom, a breast wheel when at an intermediate point; other forms are called reaction wheel, vortex wheel, turbine wheel, etc..
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..
Mill :: Mill (n.) A passage underground through which ore is shot.
Headmold Shot :: Headmold shot () Alt. of Headmould sho.
Shots :: Shots (n. pl.) The refuse of cattle taken from a drove.
Burrel Shot :: Burrel shot () A mixture of shot, nails, stones, pieces of old iron, etc., fired from a cannon at short range, in an emergency..
Shot :: Shot (imp. & p. p.) of Shoo.
Shot :: Shot (v. t.) To load with shot, as a gun..
Shote :: Shote (v. t.) A fish resembling the trout.
Shot :: Shot (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..
Parting :: Parting (v.) Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting salute..
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