Synonyms for shot

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noun

1. An act of shooting

   firing, igniting, blasting, setting off, taking aim, sighting a target, pulling the trigger, discharge, loosing, letting fly; see also gunfire, shooting 1.

2. A flying missile

   bullet, ball, pellet, lead, projectile, buckshot, grapeshot.

3. An opportunity to shoot

   range, line of fire, reach, distance, chance, turn.

4. One who shoots

   gunner, huntsman, marksman, hunter, rifleman.

5. A loud sudden noise

   crack, report, blast, discharge, explosion; see also noise 1.

call the shots*

have<strong> or </strong>take a shot at*

like a shot*

shot in the arm*

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