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Shoot Definition & Meaning

1. To discharge a firearm or other weapon.

Example: He aimed and shot the deer with his rifle.

2. To photograph or film.

Example: The photographer will shoot the models for the magazine cover.

3. To send a ball or puck towards a goal or basket.

Example: He shot the basketball from half-court and made the winning shot.

4. To inject a drug or medication.

Example: The doctor will shoot the patient with a vaccine to prevent illness.

5. To sprout or grow rapidly.

Example: The plant shot up from the ground after the rain.

Examples of the word shoot used in sentences.

  • My dad taught me how to shoot a gun safely.
  • I can shoot a basketball into the hoop.
  • Harry Potter used his wand to shoot out a spell.
  • You shouldn't shoot your friend with water guns without her permission.
  • My grandfather likes to shoot pictures of birds in the park.
  • I don't like to shoot guns, it's too dangerous for me.
  • Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just delivering the news.
  • I accidentally shot the ball toward the wrong goal, now the other team has a point.
  • My father taught me how to shoot a bow and arrow when I was young.
  • You should shoot some hoops with me, it's a great way to exercise.
  • As soon as the door opened, the photographer started to shoot pictures of the celebrities walking down the red carpet.
  • The police officer had no choice but to shoot the suspect in self-defense.
  • Maria's heart sank when she realized she had forgotten to shoot the last scene of her project.
  • After a long day of work, Jack likes to unwind by shooting hoops at the local basketball court.
  • The filmmaker decided to shoot the scene at dawn to capture the serene beauty of the landscape.
  • I love to play basketball and practice my shoot every day after school.
  • The new action movie is full of intense shoot-out scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
  • The photographer asked me to pose and then yelled "shoot" as he took the picture.
  • The police officer had to shoot the suspect when he refused to drop his weapon.
  • I accidentally let go of the slingshot and the rock went flying, narrowly missing the bird I was aiming to shoot.
  • Despite the heavy rain, the film crew decided to shoot the scene outside to capture the authentic look and feel of the location.
  • As a professional photographer, I always shoot in RAW format to ensure the highest quality images.
  • The police officer had no choice but to shoot the suspect who was armed and dangerous.
  • The basketball player's ability to shoot accurately from the three-point line was unmatched by any of his opponents.
  • The CEO made a quick decision to shoot down the proposed merger, citing potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's future.
  • As an experienced marksman, he could shoot a moving target with precision from a distance of 200 meters.
  • The photographer asked us to shoot an impromptu family portrait in front of the scenic backdrop.
  • Despite strict gun laws, there have been numerous incidents of gang-related shootings in this city.
  • I'm sorry, I forgot to shoot your message to the rest of the team. Would you like me to do that now?
  • The president's recent controversial statement was met with widespread criticism, causing his approval rating to shoot down drastically.
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