Difference between Shot and Stroke

What is the difference between Shot and Stroke?

Shot as a verb is to launch a projectile. while Stroke as a verb is to move the hand over the surface of (something) in one direction.

Shot

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Worn out. (Of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance. tired, weary

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To launch a projectile.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Thank you.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The result of launching a projectile or bullet. The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal. The heavy iron ball used for the shot put. Small metal balls used as ammunition. An armor-piercing solid metal projectile having no bursting charge, that was in use mainly during World War II, more specifically called AP or armor-piercing shot. An opportunity or attempt. A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting. A punch or other physical blow. 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) A spoon of coffee. A single serving of espresso. A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames. A charge to paid, a scot or shout.

Example sentence: Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.

Stroke

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move the hand over the surface of (something) in one direction.To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of stroking .A blow or hit.# A single act of striking with a weapon.A single movement with a tool.# A single act of striking at the ball with a club.# The hitting of a ball with a racket, or the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact.# The movement of an oar or paddle through water, either the pull which actually propels the vessel or a single entire cycle of movement including the pull.# The action of hitting the ball with the bat; a shot.# A thrust of a piston.A line drawn with a pen or other writing implement.# The symbol .# A streak of paint made with a brush.# A stroke of a Chinese, Japanese or Korean character.A stroke of pen or brush.The time when a clock strikes.A particular style of swimming.The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat.Backstage influence.A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.

Example sentence: The stroke of death is as a lover's pinch, which hurts and is desired.

We hope you now know whether to use Shot or Stroke in your sentence.

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