Shoot ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Shoot ( verb )

1. To propel (something) from a device that holds it under pressure, as from a bow or firearm.
2. To cause (something) to be propelled from a device that holds it under pressure, as from a bow or firearm.
3. To cause (a missile or projectile) to be propelled from a device that holds it under pressure.
4. To produce or produce and discharge (a plant shoot or stem).
5. To cause (a plant) to produce a shoot or stem.
6. To fire or discharge a weapon or firearm.
7. To take or make a photograph or photograph of (something).
8. To move or go quickly, as if propelling oneself from a bow or firearm.
9. To strike or hit with a missile or projectile.

Origin:

Middle english shote, from old english scēotan, from proto-germanic *skautijaną.

Examples:

1. He shot an arrow from his bow.
2. She shot a hole-in-one on the fifth hole.
3. The plant shot a stem up towards the sun.
4. The police shot the suspect.
5. She shot a series of portraits of famous musicians.

(As a noun)

Shoot ( noun )

1. To propel (something) from a device that holds it under pressure, as from a bow or firearm.
2. To cause (something) to be propelled from a device that holds it under pressure, as from a bow or firearm.
3. To cause (a missile or projectile) to be propelled from a device that holds it under pressure.
4. To produce or produce and discharge (a plant shoot or stem).
5. To cause (a plant) to produce a shoot or stem.
6. To fire or discharge a weapon or firearm.
7. To take or make a photograph or photograph of (something).
8. To move or go quickly, as if propelling oneself from a bow or firearm.
9. To strike or hit with a missile or projectile.

Origin:

Middle english shote, from old english scēotan, from proto-germanic *skautijaną.

Examples:

1. He shot an arrow from his bow.
2. She shot a hole-in-one on the fifth hole.
3. The plant shot a stem up towards the sun.
4. The police shot the suspect.
5. She shot a series of portraits of famous musicians.