verb
pot
To shoot a person or animal.
In the old hunting account, he pots a rabbit.
Etymology
The shooting verb is associated with taking game for the pot, or for food. It broadened to shooting at or hitting a target more generally.
More examples
- The character potted a bird in the story.
- The memoir describes the soldiers potting at distant targets.
- The narrative says he had potted his quarry.
Forms
pot · pots · potted · potting
Similar words
- shoot
- The neutral verb for firing at or hitting a target.