Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of shot
"The bartender quickly poured shots of tequila for everyone at the bar."
In plain English: Shots are small amounts of liquid poured into glasses for drinking.
"The photographer took several shots of the sunset before the clouds covered the sky."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shot
"He shoots a basket every time he gets to the free-throw line."
In plain English: To shoot means to throw something quickly and forcefully, like throwing a ball at a target.
"The photographer took several quick shots of the sunset before it disappeared behind the clouds."
Derived from the Old English scot, originally meaning a share, contribution, or tax levied on individuals. The term later evolved in Middle English to denote an arrow shot at a target before acquiring its modern plural sense of firearm discharges.