Definition of "shoot"

Kid-friendly meaning of shoot, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "shoot" mean?

shoot (verb) — to send something flying through the air, like a ball at a goal.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (shoot)

Example sentences using "shoot"

Grade K–2
Shoot the ball.
Grade 3–5
She decided to shoot from the three-point line and made the basket easily.
Grade 6–8
Shooting accurately in basketball is much more about repetition than strength, since the muscles in your fingers, wrists, and legs all have to fire in the same sequence every time.

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