(v.i.) To discharge, causing a missile to be driven forth; -- followed by a word denoting the weapon or instrument, as an object; -- often with off; as, to shoot a gun.
(n.) An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow passage, either natural or artificial, in a stream, where the water rushes rapidly; especially, a channel, having a swift current, connecting the ends of a bend in the stream, so as to shorten the course.
(v.i.) To push or thrust forward; to project; to protrude; -- often with out; as, a plant shoots out a bud.
(v.i.) To grow; to advance; as, to shoot up rapidly.