shoot

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : shoot
  • simple present, singular, third person : shoots
  • simple past : shot
  • present participle : shooting
  • past participle : shot

Senses

  • to propel a projectile (at a target), literally or metaphorically
  • to fire or kill with a gun
  • to record (on film or digitally)
  • move very rapidly
  • to drink a small glass of liquid in a single backwards motion

shoot

noun

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : shoot
  • plural : shoots

Senses

  • new plant growth
  • act or process of firing a gun; event where weapons are fired
  • act or process of recording (on film or digitally); event where photographers shoot pictures

shoot

interjection

Forms

  • shoot

Senses