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shot

/ʃɒt/
verb
  1. To launch a projectile.

  2. To move or act quickly or suddenly.

  3. To act or achieve.

noun
  1. The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

    "The shot was wide off the mark."

  2. The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.

    "They took the lead on a last-minute shot."

  3. The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

    "The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot."

verb
  1. To load (a gun) with shot.

adjective
  1. Worn out or broken.

    "The rear axle will have to be replaced. It’s shot."

  2. (of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.

    "The cloak was shot through with silver threads."

  3. Tired, weary.

    "I have to go to bed now; I’m shot."

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