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shoot 1. the first aerial part of a plant to develop from a germinating seed 2. any new growth of a plant, such as a bud, young branch, etc. 3. Chiefly Brit a meeting or party organized for hunting game with guns 4. an area or series of coverts and woods where game can be hunted with guns 5. a steep descent in a stream; rapid 6. Informal a photographic assignment 7. Geology mining a narrow workable vein of ore www.issf-shooting.org shoot [shüt] (botany) The aerial portion of a plant, including stem, branches, and leaves. A new, immature growth on a plant. (engineering) To detonate an explosive, used to break coal loose from a seam or in blasting operation or in a borehole. (geology) (geophysics) The energy that goes up through the strata from a seismic profiling shot and is reflected downward at the surface or at the base of the weathering; appears either as a single wave or unites with a wave train that is traveling downward. Also known as secondary reflection. (hydrology) A place where a stream flows or descends swiftly. A natural or artificial channel, passage, or trough through which water is moved to a lower level. A rush of water down a steep place or a rapids. (ordnance) To project a missile with force; to fire a weapon, as a gun or cannon; to strike or hit something with a missile. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Eastwood's is a cozy variation on Scorsese's film done with proper affection: He sits down with Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck and others and shoots the breeze about their favorite music, occasionally inviting them to riff on their instrument. He works outdoors in the sun, gossips with the regulars, shoots the breeze with the actors who work the local studios and talks business with the newcomers. |
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