noun
Meaning 1
Alternative spelling of hotshot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Phrase guide
hot shot
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noun
Meaning 2
Round shot that has been heated to a glow before firing in order to set wooden enemy ships afire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war
Examples
- After being struck by three hot shots from the coastal fort, the attacking ship of the line burned uncontrollably until the flames reached her powder magazine and she blew up.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: heated shot
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noun
Meaning 3
A lethal injection of heroin or another opiate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Etymology
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