Dram vs. Shot
Difference Between Dram and Shot
Dramnoun
(units of measurement) A small unit of weight, variously:
Shotadjective
(colloquial) Worn out or broken.
The rear axle will have to be replaced. It's shot.Dramnoun
One sixteenth of an ounce avoirdupois (approximately 1.77 g).
Shotadjective
(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
The cloak was shot through with silver threads.Dramnoun
(pharmacy) lang=en.
Shotadjective
Tired, weary.
I have to go to bed now; I'm shot.Dramnoun
(now uncommon) nodot=a: a former Turkish unit of weight (variously 1.5–3.5 g).
Shotadjective
Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
Dramnoun
(obsolete) nodot=a: a former Greek unit of weight (about 4.3 g).
Shotadjective
Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.
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.Dramnoun
Any similarly minute quantity, a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.
a dram of brandyShotnoun
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
The shot was wide off the mark.Dramnoun
(historical) A cart formerly used to haul coal in coal mines.
Shotnoun
(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
They took the lead on a last-minute shot.Dramnoun
(obsolete) nodot=a: a Greek silver coin weighing one drachma; other similar coins.
Shotnoun
(athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.Dramnoun
(numismatics) The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.
Shotnoun
(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.
Dramverb
To drink drams.
Shotnoun
Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
Dramverb
To ply with drams of drink.
Shotnoun
(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly
I brought him hunting as he's a good shot.He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot.Dramnoun
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
Shotnoun
An opportunity or attempt.
I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.Dramnoun
1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams
Shotnoun
A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
Dramnoun
the basic unit of money in Armenia
Shotnoun
A punch or other physical blow.
Shotnoun
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)
I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee.Shotnoun
A single serving of espresso.
Shotnoun
A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.
We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating.Shotnoun
A vaccination or injection.
I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria.Shotnoun
A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).
His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game.Shotnoun
(US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
Shotnoun
(fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.
Shotnoun
(fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.
Shotnoun
(fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.
Shotnoun
A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
Drink up. It's his shot.Shotverb
simple past tense and past participle of shoot
Shotverb
(transitive) To load (a gun) with shot.
Shotinterjection
Thank you.
Shotnoun
an attempt to score in a game
Shotnoun
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand;
it took two strokes to get out of the bunkera good shot require good balance and tempohe left me an almost impossible shotShotnoun
the act of firing a projectile;
his shooting was slow but accurateShotnoun
a chance to do something;
he wanted a shot at the championShotnoun
the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe;
the nurse gave him a flu shotShotnoun
a solid missile discharged from a firearm;
the shot buzzed past his earShotnoun
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera;
my snapshots haven't been developed yethe tried to get unposed shots of his friendsShotnoun
a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
Shotnoun
informal words for any attempt or effort;
he gave it his best shothe took a stab at forecastingShotnoun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect;
his parting shot was `drop dead'she threw shafts of sarcasmshe takes a dig at me every chance she getsShotnoun
a blow hard enough to cause injury;
he is still recovering from a shot to his legI caught him with a solid shot to the chinShotnoun
a small drink of liquor;
he poured a shot of whiskeyShotnoun
sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put;
he trained at putting the shotShotnoun
a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot);
he is a crack shota poor shooterShotnoun
the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
Shotnoun
an explosive charge used in blasting
Shotnoun
an estimate based on little or no information
Shotadjective
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles;
changeable taffetachatoyant (or shot) silka dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent
