shot definition

1. a solid missile discharged from a firearm
• examples: the shot buzzed past his ear
2. a chance to do something
• examples: he wanted a shot at the champion
3. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
• examples: he is a crack shot
• examples: a poor shooter
4. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
• examples: his parting shot was `drop dead'
• examples: she threw shafts of sarcasm
• examples: she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
5. sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
• examples: he trained at putting the shot
6. an explosive charge used in blasting
7. a blow hard enough to cause injury
• examples: he is still recovering from a shot to his leg
• examples: I caught him with a solid shot to the chin
8. an attempt to score in a game
9. informal words for any attempt or effort
• examples: he gave it his best shot
• examples: he took a stab at forecasting