the firing of a gun or cannon

Mulder killed him with a single shot

they have fired the opening shot in what's expected to be a savage price war

a hit, stroke, or kick of the ball in sports such as football, tennis, or golf

his partner pulled off a winning backhand shot

a ball of stone or metal used as a missile shot from a large gun or cannon

a photograph

a group shot of all the family

a small drink of spirits

he took a shot of whisky

the launch of a space rocket

a moon shot

(of coloured cloth) woven with a warp and weft of different colours, giving a contrasting effect when looked at from different angles

a dress of shot silk

ruined or worn out

a completely shot engine will put you out of the race

my nerves are shot

a bill or one's share of it, especially in a pub or bar

he had paid her shot

kill or wound (a person or animal) with a bullet or arrow

he was shot in the leg during an armed robbery

troops shot dead 29 people

move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction

the car shot forward

Ward's hand shot out, grabbing his arm

(in soccer, hockey, basketball, etc.) kick, hit, or throw the ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal

Williams twice shot wide

he shot the ball straight at the goalkeeper

film or photograph (a scene, film, etc.)

she has just been commissioned to shoot a video

(of a plant or seed) send out buds or shoots; germinate

some years one or other plant fails to shoot

inject oneself or another person with (a narcotic drug)

he shot dope into his arm

plane (the edge of a board) accurately

I shot the longer edge down on the planer