One definition of shot is throw

 

throw the election? Time?

 

Definition of shot (Entry 1 of 3)

1a: an action of shooting

b: a directed propelling of a missile

specifically : a directed discharge of a firearm

c(1): a stroke or throw in an attempt to score points in a game (such as tennis, pool, or basketball)

also : HOME RUN

(2): ability to shoot

has the best shot on the team

d: BLAST sense 5a

e: a medical or narcotics injection

2aplural shot : something propelled by shooting

especially : small lead or steel pellets especially forming a charge for a shotgun

b: a metal sphere of iron or brass that is heaved in the shot put

3a: the distance that a missile is or can be thrown

b: RANGE, REACH

4: a charge to be paid : SCOT

5: one that shoots

especially : MARKSMAN

6a: ATTEMPT, TRY

give it a shot

b: GUESS, CONJECTURE

c: CHANCE sense 4a

a shot at winning the prize

d: a single appearance as an entertainer

did a guest shot for the program

7: an effective remark

especially : SWIPE sense 2

a parting shot

8a: a single photographic exposure

especially : SNAPSHOT

b: a single sequence of a motion picture or a television program shot by one camera without interruption

9: a charge of explosives

10a: a small measure or serving (such as one ounce) of undiluted liquor or other beverage

vodka shots

a shot of espresso

b: a small amount applied at one time : DOSE

a shot of fertilizer

a shot of humor

11shot plural : SPRINKLES, JIMMIES

a shot

: for each one : APIECE

like a shot

: very rapidly

shot in the arm

: STIMULUS, BOOST

shot in the dark

1: a wild guess

2: an attempt that has little chance of success

 

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