Shoot

v. (past and past part shot) 1 a (also absol.) cause (a weapon) to fire. b kill or wound with a bullet, arrow, etc. 2 send out, discharge, etc., esp. swiftly. 3 (often foil. by out, along, forth, etc.) come or go swiftly or vigorously. 4 a (of a plant etc.) put forth buds etc. b (of a bud etc.) appear. 5 hunt game etc. with a gun. IS film or photograph. 7 (also absot) esp. Football a score (a goal). b take a shot at (the goal). 8 (of a boat) sweep swiftly down or under (a bridge, rapids, etc.). 9 (usu. foil. by through, up, etc.) (of a pain) seem to stab. 10 (often foll. by up; also absol.)slang inject (a drug). n. 1 a