Definition of «shot»

The term "shot" has several meanings depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, a shot is an attempt or effort to do something, such as taking a shot at goal in soccer or basketball.

2) In photography and filmmaking, a shot refers to a single scene captured by a camera.

3) In medicine, a shot is an injection of a substance into the body, usually with a needle.

4) In alcoholic beverages, a shot is a small glass containing a specific amount of liquor, typically taken in one gulp.

I shot a target at the shooting range.
The photographer shot some beautiful photos during the wedding.
The basketball player made an incredible shot from the half-court line.
He took a shot of tequila at the bar.
The doctor gave me a flu shot to prevent getting sick.
The police officer fired a shot in the air to disperse the crowd.
The golfer made a perfect shot that landed the ball close to the hole.
The hunter took a clean shot and successfully brought down the deer.
The film director called for another shot of the scene to get the perfect angle.
The basketball player made a last-second shot to win the game.

I took a couple of shots of her going down the driveway to catch her bus. (nakedpastor.com)
Each of the six levels ends with a boss fight, where you need to not only manage the chain, but get in shots at the boss. (ztgd.com)
Be sure to take lots of shots in various settings. (entrepreneur.com)
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