Definitions
There are 23 meanings of the word
Shoot.
How to pronounce shoot:
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Shoot - as a noun
Shoot - as a verb
Hit with a missile from a weapon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitpipHypernyms (Closely Related)
injurewoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Kill by firing a missile
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pipHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fire a shot; release
Example: "The gunman blasted away"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blastHypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargefireHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a film or photograph of something
Example: "Take a scene"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filmtakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
enterrecordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly
Example: "Shoot a glance"
Run or move very quickly or hastily
Example: "She dashed into the yard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dartdashflashscootscudHypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move quickly and violently
Example: "The car tore down the street"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckchargetearHypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective
Example: "Shoot craps"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Record on photographic film
Example: "I photographed the scene of the accident"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
photographsnapHypernyms (Closely Related)
enterrecordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully
Example: "The dragon shot fumes and flames out of its mouth"
Cause a sharp and sudden pain in
Example: "The pain shot up her leg"
Force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
Example: "Inject hydrogen into the balloon"
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injectVariegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors
Example: "Shoot cloth"
Throw dice, as in a crap game
Spend frivolously and unwisely
Example: "Fritter away one's inheritance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissipatefoolfool awayfritterfritter awayfrivol awayScore
Example: "Shoot a basket"
Utter fast and forcefully
Example: "She shot back an answer"
Measure the altitude of by using a sextant
Example: "Shoot a star"
Produce buds, branches, or germinate
Example: "The potatoes sprouted"
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bourgeonburgeon forthgerminatepullulatesproutspudGive an injection to
Example: "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein"
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injectHypernyms (Closely Related)
administerdispenseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shoot - as an interjection
A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain
Example: "Didn't you have a concert tonight?"
Example Sentences
"My brother loves to shoot hoops at the park."
"The director shouted 'Action!' and the actors began shooting the scene."
"The photographer asked us to shoot a family portrait."
"I enjoy shooting hoops with my friends."
"The hunting party decided to shoot deer in the forest."
Word Game Points
Is SHOOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shoot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHOOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SHOOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shoot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHOOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is SHOOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shoot is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHOOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.