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Meaning of shoot for

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shoot

Pronunciation:/ʃuːt//ʃuːt/

noun

Definitions

  1. The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

  2. A photography session.

  3. A hunt or shooting competition.

  4. An event that is unscripted or legitimate.

verb

Definitions

  1. To launch a projectile.

  2. To move or act quickly or suddenly.

  3. To act or achieve.

  4. To measure the distance and direction to (a point).

shoot

Pronunciation:/ʃuːt//ʃuːt/

interjection

Definitions

  1. A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

    Example: Didn't you have a concert tonight?