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Meaning of the word shots in English

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shots

Noun

1.

the firing of a gun or cannon.

Example:
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he brought down a caribou with a single shot to the neck
Synonym:
report crack bang blast explosion discharge gunfire
2.

a hit, stroke, or kick of the ball in sports such as basketball, tennis, or golf.

Example:
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his partner pulled off a winning backhand shot
Synonym:
stroke hit strike kick throw pitch roll bowl lob fling hurl shot-put
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