shot

an estimate based on little or no information

the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

“a good shot requires good balance and tempo”

the act of firing a projectile

informal words for any attempt or effort

“he gave it his best shot”

the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

“the nurse gave him a flu shot”

a small drink of liquor

“he poured a shot of whiskey”

a blow hard enough to cause injury

“he is still recovering from a shot to his leg”

an attempt to score in a game

an explosive charge used in blasting

sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

“he trained at putting the shot”

a solid missile discharged from a firearm

“the shot buzzed past his ear”