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shoot
Definitions
(4)
1
verb
To
fire
a
bullet
or
arrow
from
a
weapon
.
The
hunter
aimed
carefully
before
he
decided
to
shoot
.
She
learned
how
to
shoot
a
bow
and
arrow
at
summer
camp
.
The
police
officer
had
to
shoot
in
self-defense
.
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2
verb
To
take
a
photograph
or
video
.
The
photographer
will
shoot
the
wedding
this
weekend
.
They
decided
to
shoot
the
film
in
black
and
white
.
She
loves
to
shoot
pictures
of
nature
.
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3
verb
To
move
or
go
quickly
and
suddenly
.
The
car
shot
down
the
highway
at
high
speed
.
He
shot
up
from
his
seat
when
he
heard
the
news
.
The
basketball
player
shot
across
the
court
to
make
a
play
.
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4
noun
A
young
branch
or
sprout
growing
from
a
plant
.
The
gardener
noticed
new
shoots
coming
up
in
the
spring
.
Bamboo
shoots
are
often
used
in
cooking
.
The
tree
was
full
of
green
shoots
after
the
rain
.
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Idioms & expressions
shoot the breeze
,
To have a casual conversation.
shoot for the stars
,
To aim for a very high goal.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
sceotan
Originally meant
to throw or cast
Background
The word 'shoot' has its origins in Old English 'sceotan', which meant to throw or cast. Over time, it evolved to include firing a weapon and taking photographs.