Pronunciation: /ʃɑt θruː/
noun a projectile discharged from a firearm
A1 He was amazed when the arrow shot through the air.
A2 The bullet shot through the window, narrowly missing the target.
B1 The pain shot through her arm as she lifted the heavy box.
B2 The adrenaline shot through his body as he prepared to jump out of the plane.
C1 The news of the scandal shot through the community, causing chaos.
C2 The realization of his mistake shot through his mind, leaving him feeling guilty.
verb past tense of shoot, to discharge a projectile from a firearm
A1 The arrow shot through the air and hit the target.
A2 The bullet shot through the window, shattering it into pieces.
B1 The news of the scandal shot through the small town like wildfire.
B2 The adrenaline shot through his veins as he prepared for the race.
C1 The realization of the truth shot through her mind, leaving her stunned.
C2 The intensity of the music shot through the audience, leaving them in awe.
adverb in a manner that involves shooting through something
A1 The arrow shot through the air.
A2 The bullet shot through the target.
B1 The pain shot through my arm as I lifted the heavy box.
B2 The excitement shot through the crowd as the winning goal was scored.
C1 The realization of what had happened shot through her mind like a lightning bolt.
C2 The adrenaline shot through his veins as he prepared for the final battle.
formal The bullet shot through the glass window, shattering it into pieces.
informal I heard a loud bang and saw the bullet shot through the wall.
slang The basketball player shot through the hoop from half-court.
figurative His words shot through my heart like a dagger.
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