The difference between Dram and Shot

When used as nouns, dram means a small unit of weight, variously: one sixteenth of an ounce avoirdupois (approximately 1.77 g). . : a former turkish unit of weight (variously 1.5–3.5 g). : a former greek unit of weight (about 4.3 g), whereas shot means the result of launching a projectile or bullet.

When used as verbs, dram means to drink drams, whereas shot means to load (a gun) with shot.


Shot is also interjection with the meaning: thank you.

Shot is also adjective with the meaning: worn out or broken.

check bellow for the other definitions of Dram and Shot

  1. Dram as a noun (units of measurement):

    A small unit of weight, variously: One sixteenth of an ounce avoirdupois (approximately 1.77 g). . : a former Turkish unit of weight (variously 1.5–3.5 g). : a former Greek unit of weight (about 4.3 g).

  2. Dram as a noun (now, _, particularly):

    Any similarly minute quantity, a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.

    Examples:

    "a dram of brandy"

  3. Dram as a noun (historical):

    A cart formerly used to haul coal in coal mines.

  4. Dram as a noun (obsolete):

    a Greek silver coin weighing one drachma; other similar coins.

  1. Dram as a verb (dated, intransitive):

    To drink drams.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Johnson"

    "rfquotek Thackeray"

  2. Dram as a verb (dated, transitive):

    To ply with drams of drink.

  1. Dram as a noun (numismatics):

    The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.

  1. Shot as an adjective (colloquial):

    Worn out or broken.

    Examples:

    "The rear axle will have to be replaced. It's shot."

  2. Shot as an adjective (of material, especially silk):

    Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.

    Examples:

    "The cloak was shot through with silver threads."

  3. Shot as an adjective:

    Tired, weary.

    Examples:

    "I have to go to bed now; I'm shot."

  4. Shot as an adjective:

    Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.

  1. Shot as a noun:

    The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

    Examples:

    "The shot was wide off the mark."

  2. Shot as a noun (sports):

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

    Examples:

    "They took the lead on a last-minute shot."

  3. Shot as a noun (athletics):

    The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

    Examples:

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

  4. Shot as a noun (uncountable):

    Small metal balls used as ammunition.

  5. Shot as a noun (uncountable, military):

    Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.

  6. Shot as a noun (referring to one's skill at firing a gun):

    Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly

    Examples:

    "I brought him hunting as he's a good shot."

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

  7. Shot as a noun:

    An opportunity or attempt.

    Examples:

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

  8. Shot as a noun:

    A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.

  9. Shot as a noun (slang, sports, US):

    A punch or other physical blow.

  10. Shot as a 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)

    Examples:

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

  11. Shot as a noun:

    A single serving of espresso.

  12. Shot as a noun (photography, film):

    A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.

    Examples:

    "We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating."

  13. Shot as a noun:

    A vaccination or injection.

    Examples:

    "I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."

  14. Shot as a noun (US, Canada, baseball, informal):

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

    Examples:

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

  15. Shot as a noun (US federal prison system):

    Written documentation of a behavior infraction.

  16. Shot as a noun (fisheries):

    A cast of one or more nets.

  17. Shot as a noun (fisheries):

    A place or spot for setting nets.

  18. Shot as a noun (fisheries):

    A single draft or catch of fish made.

  1. Shot as a verb:

  1. Shot as a verb (transitive):

    To load (a gun) with shot.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Totten"

  1. Shot as a noun:

    A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.

    Examples:

    "Drink up. It's his shot."

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