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Hyphenation of shot

How to hyphenate shot

Because it is a word with a single syllable, shot is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

shot
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
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Definitions of shot

shot is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To launch a projectile.
  • verb
    To move or act quickly or suddenly.
  • verb
    To act or achieve.
  • verb
    To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
  • verb
    To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
  • verb
    To develop, move forward.
  • verb
    To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.

    Example: The land shoots into a promontory.

  • verb
    To plane straight; to fit by planing.
  • verb
    To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.W
  • verb
    To shoot the moon.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

    Example: The shot was wide off the mark.

  • noun
    The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.

    Example: They took the lead on a last-minute shot.

  • noun
    The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

    Example: The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.

  • noun
    Small metal balls used as ammunition.
  • noun
    Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
  • noun
    (referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly

    Example: He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot.

  • noun
    An opportunity or attempt.

    Example: I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.

  • noun
    A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
  • noun
    A punch or other physical blow.
  • noun
    A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)

    Example: I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee.

  • noun
    A single serving of espresso.
  • noun
    A reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc.
  • noun
    A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.

    Example: We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating.

  • noun
    A vaccination or injection.

    Example: I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria.

  • noun
    A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).

    Example: His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game.

  • noun
    (US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
  • noun
    (fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.
  • noun
    (fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.
  • noun
    (fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To load (a gun) with shot.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Worn out or broken.

    Example: The rear axle will have to be replaced. It’s shot.

  • adjective
    (of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.

    Example: The cloak was shot through with silver threads.

  • adjective
    Tired, weary.

    Example: I have to go to bed now; I’m shot.

  • adjective
    Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
  • adjective
    Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.

    Example: This man is wolf shot from seeing too many horror movies with wolves in them, so much so that even the mention of the word “wolf” makes him run in terror and that need committed to the insane asylum.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.