of shoot-imp. & p. p. of shoot.-woven in such a way as to produce an effect of variegation, of changeable tints, or of being figured; as, shot silks. see shoot, v. t., 8.-a share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.-of shot-the act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile.-a missile weapon, particularly a ball or bullet; specifically, whatever is discharged as a projectile from firearms or cannon by the force of an explosive.-small globular masses of lead, of various sizes, -- used chiefly for killing game; as, bird shot; buckshot.-the flight of a missile, or the distance which it is, or can be, thrown; as, the vessel was distant more than a cannon shot.-a marksman; one who practices shooting; as, an exellent shot.-to load with shot, as a gun.