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shoot
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- pronunciation:
- shut
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
shoots, shooting, shot |
definition 1: |
to hit, wound, destroy, or kill with a bullet, arrow, or similar object.
The hunter shot a deer.- similar words:
- gun
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definition 2: |
to cause a bullet, arrow, or other missile to fly forth from; to fire.
He shot his gun at the target.- similar words:
- discharge, fire
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definition 3: |
to cause to fly forth.
He shot three bullets from his rifle.
- similar words:
- discharge
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definition 4: |
to take photographs or moving pictures.
She took her camera and was shooting all afternoon. |
definition 5: |
to take a photograph of or record on film.
A photographer is coming to shoot the wedding.The movie was shot in Ireland.
- synonyms:
- film, photograph
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definition 6: |
to send with force towards a goal in sports.
The hockey player shot the puck into the goal.
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definition 7: |
to cause to extend suddenly.
The goalie shot her leg out to block the ball.- similar words:
- poke
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definition 8: |
to move with great speed (usually followed by "around," "by," or "out").
The speeding car shot by us.- similar words:
- flash, fly, jet, streak
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definition 9: |
to put forth buds.
The oak tree usually shoots around the beginning of May. |
related words: |
germinate, spring, whip |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a shooting contest or a hunting expedition.
The hunting club held a turkey shoot. |
definition 2: |
a bit of new growth.
New shoots on the trees appear every spring. |
related words: |
branch, bud, graft, limb, tube |
derivation: |
shooter (n.) |
Are you looking for the word chute? Shoot and chute sound alike but have different meanings.
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