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shot
This term carries a strong sense of suddenness and precision, whether referring to a projectile, a camera angle, or a medical injection. It often implies a singular, decisive action that occurs in a brief moment of time.
When used as an adjective to describe a person or object, it conveys a state of total depletion or failure. This usage is predominantly informal and suggests that the subject has reached a point of no return regarding its functionality or energy.
Meanings
An attempt to achieve something or a chance to do something.
I didn't win the race, but I'm glad I gave it a shot.
A single act of filming a continuous scene with a camera.
The director wanted a long shot to capture the entire landscape.