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What is another word for Shot? – 325 Shot Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    blast blow discharge firing gunshot shotput injection jab poke prick sting slap smack crack whack thud bang boom report explosion detonation firing volley salvo barrage bombardment shelling strafing spray burst flash spark dart thrust poke prod nudge bump knock strike hit smack clout wallop punch cuff clip tap pat flick flip snap crackle pop report bang boom roar rumble crash clang clank clink clunk thump thud bump jolt jerk shock impact collision concussion blowup outburst eruption explosion blastoff launch firing ignition discharge emission ejection expulsion projection propulsion impulsion compulsion coercion duress force pressure stress strain tension crunch crash smash shatter splinter fragment shiver shatter shiver shrapnel pellet ball bullet missile projectile rocket shell shot slug cartridge cap bullet buckshot birdshot BB pellet grain lead metal steel copper brass lead shot ammunition ammo armament arsenal weaponry firearms guns pistols rifles shotguns cannons artillery ordnance armory magazine clip cartridge chamber barrel muzzle nozzle mouth snout spout outlet opening aperture hole vent port exit discharge emission exhaust expulsion ejection projection propulsion impulsion

    Meaning of Shot

    A shot is a discharge of a firearm or a projectile, or an injection of a drug, or a photo taken with a camera.

    Definitions

    • A discharge of a firearm, especially a bullet or other projectile.
    • An injection of a vaccine, drug, or other substance.
    • A photograph, especially one taken with a camera.
    • A turn or opportunity to do something, especially to hit or score.
    • A small drink, especially of spirits.
    • A stroke or blow, especially in sports.

    Etymology of Shot

    The word "shot" originated from Old English "scot" and Old Norse "skot", referring to a throwing or a shot, with the modern English word emerging in the 14th century.
    The term has evolved to encompass various meanings, including a discharge of a firearm, an injection, a photograph, and other related concepts.

    Example Uses

    • The hunter took a shot at the deer but missed.
    • The doctor gave the patient a shot of vaccine.
    • The photographer took a shot of the beautiful sunset.
    • It's my shot to play in the golf game.
    • The bartender poured a shot of whiskey.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    miss failure mistake error blunder mishap accident casualty fatality injury wound harm damage loss defeat setback reversal reprieve pardon exemption immunity exception exclusion omission negligence laxity leniency tolerance indulgence clemency mercy forbearance restraint reserve moderation temperance prudence caution carefulness wariness vigilance watchfulness attention heed notice awareness perception discernment insight understanding comprehension apprehension grasp grip hold possession control command mastery dominance supremacy authority power influence sway impact effect consequence result outcome upshot aftereffect aftermath sequel denouement

    Related Nouns

    firearm gun pistol rifle shotgun cannon artillery ordnance armory magazine cartridge chamber barrel muzzle nozzle outlet opening aperture hole vent port exit vaccine drug medicine injection dose photograph picture image photo frame snapshot portrait landscape camera lens shutter focus exposure shotput javelin discus hammer projectile missile rocket shell bullet slug grain lead metal steel copper brass ammunition ammo armament arsenal weaponry firearms guns pistols rifles shotguns cannons

    Related Verbs

    fire shoot discharge launch propel project eject expel emit inject administer vaccinate photograph