Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot
verb
/ʃuːt/
Definition
To forcefully propel something from a weapon or to suddenly move quickly.
Examples
- He decided to shoot the basketball from the three-point line.
- She will shoot a short film this weekend.
- They were excited to shoot their first deer during hunting season.
Meaning
The act of sending a projectile, like a bullet or an arrow, toward a target. It can also mean to take a photograph or to move quickly.
Synonyms
- fire
- launch
- hit
- photograph
- sprint
