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
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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).
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Dram as a noun (now, _, particularly):
Any similarly minute quantity, a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.
Examples:
"a dram of brandy"
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Dram as a noun (historical):
A cart formerly used to haul coal in coal mines.
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Dram as a noun (obsolete):
a Greek silver coin weighing one drachma; other similar coins.
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Dram as a verb (dated, intransitive):
To drink drams.
Examples:
"rfquotek Johnson"
"rfquotek Thackeray"
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Dram as a verb (dated, transitive):
To ply with drams of drink.
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Dram as a noun (numismatics):
The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.
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Shot as an adjective (colloquial):
Worn out or broken.
Examples:
"The rear axle will have to be replaced. It's shot."
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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."
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Shot as an adjective:
Tired, weary.
Examples:
"I have to go to bed now; I'm shot."
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Shot as an adjective:
Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
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Shot as a noun:
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
Examples:
"The shot was wide off the mark."
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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."
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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."
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Shot as a noun (uncountable):
Small metal balls used as ammunition.
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Shot as a noun (uncountable, military):
Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
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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."
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Shot as a noun:
An opportunity or attempt.
Examples:
"I'd like just one more shot at winning this game."
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Shot as a noun:
A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
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Shot as a noun (slang, sports, US):
A punch or other physical blow.
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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."
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Shot as a noun:
A single serving of espresso.
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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."
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Shot as a noun:
A vaccination or injection.
Examples:
"I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."
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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."
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Shot as a noun (US federal prison system):
Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
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Shot as a noun (fisheries):
A cast of one or more nets.
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Shot as a noun (fisheries):
A place or spot for setting nets.
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Shot as a noun (fisheries):
A single draft or catch of fish made.
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Shot as a verb:
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Shot as a verb (transitive):
To load (a gun) with shot.
Examples:
"rfquotek Totten"
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Shot as a noun:
A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
Examples:
"Drink up. It's his shot."