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foreshot

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The spirits that first come over when an alcoholic liquid is distilled.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: head

Antonyms: tail, tailings

2

noun

Meaning 2

A shot that sends something forewards, such as a shot that sends the ball ahead the player making it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Foreshots knock the ball forward.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A measurement of the azimuth when sighting to the next point along a path that is being measured with a compass.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A portion of a building that protrudes out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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Meaning relationships

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The foreground of a photographic image.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, broadcasting, cinematography, film, hobbies, lifestyle, media, photography, television

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Meaning relationships

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6

verb

Meaning 6

simple past and past participle of foreshoot

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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History

Etymology

From fore- + shot.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Vorlauf — spirits that come first