Definition of "Shot" :

noun: the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination

noun: the act of firing a projectile

noun: (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

"A good shot requires good balance and tempo."

noun: the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

"The nurse gave him a flu shot."

noun: informal words for any attempt or effort

"He gave it his best shot."

noun: an attempt to score in a game

noun: a blow hard enough to cause injury

"He is still recovering from a shot to his leg."

noun: a solid missile discharged from a firearm

"The shot buzzed past his ear."

noun: an explosive charge used in blasting

noun: sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

"He trained at putting the shot."

noun: an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

"My snapshots haven't been developed yet."

noun: an estimate based on little or no information

noun: a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

noun: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

"His parting shot was drop dead'."

noun: a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

"He is a crack shot."

noun: a small drink of liquor

"He poured a shot of whiskey."

noun: a chance to do something

"He wanted a shot at the champion."

adjective: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

"Chatoyant (or shot) silk."