1. young stems or branches growing from a plant

1. fires a gun or other weapon
2. moves very quickly in a particular direction
3. takes photographs or makes a film

Examples

• New shoots appeared on the rose bush in spring.
• The bamboo shoots grew several inches overnight.
• The hunter shoots deer during hunting season.
• She shoots arrows at the target with great accuracy.
• The car shoots past us on the highway.
• The photographer shoots weddings on weekends.
• He shoots the basketball from the free-throw line.
• The soccer player shoots the ball toward the goal.