English

Pronunciation

• British English SAMPA : /'SOt/
• British English IPA : /'ʃɒt/
• US English SAMPA : /'Sat/
• US English IPA : /'ʃat/

Verb

shot

1. past tense of to shoot

Translations

• Dutch: schoot , schoten
• German: schießen

Verb

shot

1. past participle of to shoot

Translations

• Dutch: geschoten

Noun

[{Category:English nouns]] shot

1. The result of launching a projectile or bullet

   The shot was wide of the mark.

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

   They took the lead on a last-minute shot.

3. The heavy iron ball used for the shot put .
4. (uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.
5. A chance.

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

6. a payment (of a bill), a scot or shout

Related terms

• shot put
• shotgun
• buckshot
• long shot

Adjective

1. (colloquial) Worn out.

   The real axle will have to be replaced. It's shot.

Translations

• Dutch: schot
• German: Schuss