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

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

he had paid her shot