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shot

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shot1
1. 
a. a single photograph
b. a series of frames on cine film concerned with a single event
c. a length of film taken by a single camera without breaks, used with others to build up a full motion picture or television film
2. Sport a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
3. globules of metal occurring in the body of a casting that are harder than the rest of the casting
4. a unit of chain length equal to 75 feet (Brit) or 90 feet (US)

shot2
1. (of textiles) woven to give a changing colour effect
2. streaked with colour


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The full score of men shot three times at each target, and then three times again to decide a tie.
This was the first that Jim heard, the sound of the squire's shot not having reached him.
He was shot a short time since through the hand, and has several shots in his left arm and side.
 
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