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shooting (a ball)
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Definitions

  1. 1. shooting (a ball)
  2. 2. shot (on basket, at goal, etc.)
  3. 3. shuuto (type of pitch commonly used in Japan)
  4. 4. shoot (of a tree or plant)
This katakana loanword from English refers to the act of shooting, particularly in sports like soccer or basketball. It can also mean a "chute," such as a water slide or a parachute, depending on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend unleashed a powerful shot in front of the goal at the park!

Sentence 2

Should he even have gone for the shot in that situation?

Sentence 3

"That shot gets high marks for style," his friend laughed.

Sentence 4

What if you miss? Are you still going to shoot?

Sentence 5

Knowing when to take the shot is a tough call, isn't it?