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SHOOT

(noun, verb, interj.)
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There are 23 meanings of the word Shoot.

How to pronounce shoot:

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Shoot - as a noun

A new branch

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sprout
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of shooting at targets

Example: "They hold a shoot every weekend during the summer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shootingshot
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Shoot - as a verb

Hit with a missile from a weapon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitpip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injurewound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Kill by firing a missile

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fire a shot; release

Example: "The gunman blasted away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargefire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a film or photograph of something

Example: "Take a scene"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filmtake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enterrecord
Hyponyms (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)
dartdashflashscootscud
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move quickly and violently

Example: "The car tore down the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckchargetear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on it
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Throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective

Example: "Shoot craps"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hit
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Record on photographic film

Example: "I photographed the scene of the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
photographsnap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enterrecord
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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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inject

Variegate 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 away

Score

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bourgeonburgeon forthgerminatepullulatesproutspud

Give an injection to

Example: "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inject
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
administerdispense
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shoot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SHOOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SHOOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shoot is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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