verb
shoot
SHOOT/ʃuːt/
To propel something rapidly toward a target.
At the range, she shoots carefully at a paper target.
Etymology
Old English sceotan described sending something forth with sudden or violent motion, including discharging a weapon. Firing a gun preserves that image of propelling a missile outward.
In context
you should be prepared Michael Hunt says that because the other person's probably going to bring a gun you should bring one yourself and just to be sure you should shoot them first
More examples
- He shoots the basketball before the buzzer sounds.
- We shoot pool together on Friday nights.
- Shoot me a text when you arrive.
- He told his doctor that he used to shoot heroin.
Forms
shoot · shoots · shot · shooting
shooter noun — A person who fires a gun.