Definition: the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
Similar words: rocket firing, rocket launching
Definition: the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
Definition: the act of firing a projectile
Usage: his shooting was slow but accurate
Similar words: actuation, propulsion
Definition: the act of propelling
Definition: (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
Usage: it took two strokes to get out of the bunker; a good shot requires good balance and tempo; he left me an almost impossible shot
Similar words: maneuver, manoeuvre, play
Definition: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
Usage: he made a great maneuver; the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
Definition: the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
Usage: the nurse gave him a flu shot
Similar words: medical aid, medical care
Definition: professional treatment for illness or injury
Definition: informal words for any attempt or effort
Usage: he gave it his best shot; he took a stab at forecasting
Similar words: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt
Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try
Synonyms: shot
Definition: an attempt to score in a game
Similar words: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt
Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try
Synonyms: shot
Definition: a blow hard enough to cause injury
Usage: he is still recovering from a shot to his leg; I caught him with a solid shot to the chin
Definition: a solid missile discharged from a firearm
Usage: the shot buzzed past his ear
Similar words: projectile, missile
Definition: a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
Synonyms: shot
Definition: an explosive charge used in blasting
Similar words: charge, burster, bursting charge, explosive charge
Definition: a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time
Usage: this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains
Synonyms: shot
Definition: sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
Usage: he trained at putting the shot
Similar words: sports equipment
Definition: equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
Synonyms: snap, snapshot, shot
Definition: an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
Usage: my snapshots haven't been developed yet; he tried to get unposed shots of his friends
Similar words: exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture
Definition: a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
Synonyms: dead reckoning, shot, guess, guessing, guesswork
Definition: an estimate based on little or no information
Similar words: idea, estimate, estimation, approximation
Definition: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Usage: an estimate of what it would cost; a rough idea how long it would take
Definition: a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
Similar words: exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture
Definition: a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
Synonyms: dig, slam, shaft, shot, barb, jibe, gibe
Definition: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Usage: his parting shot was `drop dead'; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
Similar words: input, remark, comment
Definition: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
Usage: from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account
Definition: a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
Usage: he is a crack shot; a poor shooter
Similar words: expert
Definition: a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
Definition: a small drink of liquor
Usage: he poured a shot of whiskey
Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Definition: a chance to do something
Usage: he wanted a shot at the champion
Similar words: chance, opportunity
Definition: a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Usage: the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington; now is your chance
Synonyms: changeable, chatoyant, iridescent, shot
Definition: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
Usage: changeable taffeta; chatoyant (or shot) silk; a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent