All Definitions for Shoot
Below are all the dictionary definitions of shoot:
1To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.
2To fire (a weapon that releases a projectile).
3To fire (a projectile).
4To fire a projectile at (a person or target).
5To cause a weapon to discharge a projectile.
6To hunt birds, etc. with a gun.
7To hunt on (a piece of land)
8To kill game in or on.
9To throw dice.
10To ejaculate.
11To begin to speak.
12To discharge a missile
13Said of a weapon.
14To dismiss or do away with.
15To photograph.
16To film.
17To push or thrust a bolt quickly
18Hence, to open a lock.
19To move or act quickly or suddenly.
20To move very quickly and suddenly.
21To go over or pass quickly through.
22To ride a wave.
23To tip (something, especially coal) down a chute.
24To penetrate, like a missile
25To dart with a piercing sensation.
26To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion
27To cast with the hand
28To hurl
29To discharge
30To emit.
31To send to someone.
32To act or achieve.
33To lunge.
34To deviate from kayfabe, either intentionally or accidentally
35To actually connect with unchoreographed fighting blows and maneuvers, or speak one's mind (instead of an agreed script).
36To make the stated score.
37To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
38To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
39To develop, move forward.
40To germinate
41To bud
42To sprout.
43To grow
44To advance.
45To move ahead by force of momentum, as a sailing vessel when the helm is put hard alee.
46To travel or ride on (breaking waves) rowards the shore.
47To push or thrust forward
48To project
49To protrude
50Often with out.
51To protrude
52To jut
53To project
54To extend.
55To plane straight
56To fit by planing.
57To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling
58To color in spots or patches. (See shot silk on Wikipedia)
59To shoot the moon.
60To carry out, or attempt to carry out (an approach to an airport runway).
61To carry out a seismic survey with geophones in an attempt to detect oil.
62To drink (a shot of an alcoholic beverage).
63The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.
64A photography session.
65A hunt or shooting competition.
66An event that is unscripted or legitimate.
67The act of shooting
68The discharge of a missile
69A shot.
70A rush of water
71A rapid.
72A weft thread shot through the shed by the shuttle
73A pick.
74A shoat
75A young pig.
76A vein of ore running in the same general direction as the lode.
77An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, ore, etc., are caused to slide
78A chute.
79The act of taking all point cards in one hand.
80A seismic survey carried out with geophones in an attempt to detect oil.
81To feel a quick, darting pain
82To throb in pain.
83To change form suddenly
84Especially, to solidify.
About rhymes for shoot
Finding the right rhyme for shoot helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.", shoot has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Astute is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Dispute works well in formal or poetic contexts. Acute is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for shoot, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.