Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Shoot.

2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Shoot.

3. (a.) Woven in such a way as to produce an effect of variegation, of changeable tints, or of being figured; as, shot silks. See Shoot.

4. (n.) A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.

5. (n.) Plural of Shot

6. (n.) The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile.

7. (n.) A missile weapon, particularly a ball or bullet; specifically, whatever is discharged as a projectile from firearms or cannon by the force of an explosive.

8. (n.) Small globular masses of lead, of various sizes, -- used chiefly for killing game; as, bird shot; buckshot.

9. (n.) The flight of a missile, or the distance which it is, or can be, thrown; as, the vessel was distant more than a cannon shot.

10. (n.) A marksman; one who practices shooting; as, an excellent shot.

11. (v. t.) To load with shot, as a gun.