English Dictionary

An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow passage, either natural or artificial, in a stream, where the water rushes rapidly; esp., a channel, having a swift current, connecting the ends of a bend in the stream, so as to shorten the course.
Source : opted (140584)  - auto

To let fly, or cause to be driven, with force, as an arrow or a bullet; -- followed by a word denoting the missile, as an object.
Source : opted (140588)  - auto

To discharge, causing a missile to be driven forth; -- followed by a word denoting the weapon or instrument, as an object; -- often with off; as, to shoot a gun.
Source : opted (140589)  - auto

To strike with anything shot; to hit with a missile; often, to kill or wound with a firearm; -- followed by a word denoting the person or thing hit, as an object.
Source : opted (140590)  - auto

To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit.
Source : opted (140591)  - auto

To push or thrust forward; to project; to protrude; -- often with out; as, a plant shoots out a bud.
Source : opted (140592)  - auto

To plane straight; to fit by planing.
Source : opted (140593)  - auto

To pass rapidly through, over, or under; as, to shoot a rapid or a bridge; to shoot a sand bar.
Source : opted (140594)  - auto

To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.
Source : opted (140595)  - auto

To cause an engine or weapon to discharge a missile; -- said of a person or an agent; as, they shot at a target; he shoots better than he rides.
Source : opted (140596)  - auto