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shō̆t
n.
99 quotations in 7 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) A missile, such as an arrow, a dart, spear, cannon projectile, etc.; also
fig.
; -- often coll.;
shot of honde
, darts, javelins, etc.;
casting shot
, a missile;
sheten (oute) shot
; (b)
coll.
weapons…
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