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shot

adjective
  1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
    iridescent
noun
  1. the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
    blastoff
  2. the act of firing a projectile
    shooting
  3. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
    stroke
  4. the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
    “The nurse gave them a series of shots for immunizations.”
    injection
  5. informal words for any attempt or effort
    “They gave it their best shot.”
    stab
  6. an attempt to score in a game
  7. a blow hard enough to cause injury
    “They are still recovering from a shot to their leg.”
  8. a solid missile discharged from a firearm
    “The shot buzzed past the soldiers.”
    pellet
  9. an explosive charge used in blasting
  10. sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
    “The thrower trained at putting the shot.”
  11. an informal photograph
    snap
  12. an estimate based on little or no information
    dead reckoning
  13. a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
    scene
  14. an aggressive remark directed at a person and intended to have a telling effect
    “The fired employee's parting shot was 'drop dead'.”
    barb
  15. a person who shoots, usually with respect to their ability to shoot
    “Their steely nerves and keen eyes helped make them crack shots.”
    shooter
  16. a small drink of liquor
    “They poured a shot of whiskey.”
    nip
  17. a chance to do something
    “I wanted a shot at the champion.”
    crack