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Source Word

shot

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʃɒt/

Noun

countable uncountable US slang archaic Canada informal

The result of launching a projectile or bullet. / (sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal. / (athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

Japanese Meaning

発射された弾丸や弾が放たれた結果としての状態やその軌跡 / （スポーツにおいて）ゴールなどを目指してボールや類似の物体を投げたり打ったりする行為 / ショット・プット競技で用いられる重い鉄球

What is this buttons?

The detective analyzed the trajectory of the shot to determine where the bullet had come from.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

刑事は銃弾の軌道を分析して、それがどこから飛んできたかを特定した。

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Sense（1）

The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

The shot was wide off the mark.

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Sense（2）

(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.

They took the lead on a last-minute shot.

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Sense（3）

(athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

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

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Sense（4）

(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.

Sense（5）

(uncountable, military) Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.

Accurſt be he that firſt inuented war,

They knew not, ah, they knew not ſimple men,

How thoſe were hit by pelting Cannon ſhot,

Stand ſtaggering like a quiuering Aſpen leafe,

Fearing the force of Boreas boiſtrous blaſts.

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Sense（6）

Someone who shoots (a gun, longbow, etc.); a person reckoned as to their aim.

He'd make a bad soldier, since he's a lousy shot.

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Sense（7）

An opportunity or attempt.

I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.

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Sense（8）

A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.

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Sense（9）

(slang, sports, US) A punch or other physical blow.

Sense（10）

A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)