Shot, n. 1. (Fisheries) (a) A cast of a net. (b) The entire throw of nets at one time. (c) A place or spot for setting nets. (d) A single draft or catch of fish made.
2. (Athletics) A spherical weight, to be put, or thrown, in competition for distance.
3. A stroke or propulsive action in certain games, as in billiards, hockey, curling, etc.; also, a move, as in chess.
4. A guess; conjecture; also, an attempt.