Shoot

/ʃuːt/ noun verb interjection

The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

What it means

  1. (noun) The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.
  2. (noun) A photography session.
  3. (noun) A hunt or shooting competition.
  4. (noun) An event that is unscripted or legitimate.
  5. (noun) The act of shooting; the discharge of a missile; a shot.
  6. (noun) A rush of water; a rapid.
  7. (noun) A weft thread shot through the shed by the shuttle; a pick.
  8. (noun) A shoat; a young pig.
  9. (noun) A vein of ore running in the same general direction as the lode.
  10. (noun) An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, ore, etc., are caused to slide; a chute.
  11. (noun) The act of taking all point cards in one hand.
  12. (verb) To launch a projectile.

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Letter analysis

  • Shoot contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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Common questions

What does Shoot mean?

The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

What are the anagrams of Shoot?

Valid anagrams: hoots, sooth.

How many letters are in Shoot?

Shoot has 5 letters.

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