Толковый словарь английского языка - shot

I. noun see: shoot Date: before 12th century 1. an action of shooting, a directed propelling of a missile, c. a stroke or throw in an attempt to score points in a game (as tennis, pool, or basketball), ability to shoot , blast 5a, a medical or narcotics injection, 2. something propelled by shooting, a metal sphere of iron or brass that is heaved in the ~ put, 3. the distance that a missile is or can be thrown, range, reach, a charge to be paid ; scot, one that shoots, 6. attempt, try , guess, conjecture, chance 4a , a single appearance as an entertainer , an effective remark, 8. a single photographic exposure, a single sequence of a motion picture or a television program ~ by one camera without interruption, a charge of explosives, 10. a small measure or serving (as one ounce) of undiluted liquor or other beverage , a small amount applied at one time ; dose , sprinkles, jimmies, see: shoot III. adjective Date: 1763 1. having contrasting and changeable color effects ; iridescent, suffused or streaked with a color , infused or permeated with a quality or element , having the form of pellets resembling ~, reduced to a ruined or useless state