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Toss vs Shoot - What's the difference?

toss | shoot |

Shoot is a synonym of toss.



In intransitive terms the difference between toss and shoot

is that toss is to be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean while shoot is to move very quickly and suddenly.

In obsolete terms the difference between toss and shoot

is that toss is to keep in play; to tumble over while shoot is to change form suddenly; especially, to solidify.

As nouns the difference between toss and shoot

is that toss is a throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care while shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

As verbs the difference between toss and shoot

is that toss is to throw with an initial upward direction while shoot is to launch a projectile.

As an interjection shoot is

A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

Archery vs Shoot - What's the difference?

archery | shoot |


As nouns the difference between archery and shoot

is that archery is (uncountable) the practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow while shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

As a verb shoot is

to launch a projectile.

As an interjection shoot is

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Shoot vs Pitch - What's the difference?

shoot | pitch |


In mining|lang=en terms the difference between shoot and pitch

is that shoot is (mining) a vein of ore running in the same general direction as the lode while pitch is (mining) the limit of ground set to a miner who receives a share of the ore taken out.

As verbs the difference between shoot and pitch

is that shoot is to launch a projectile while pitch is to cover or smear with pitch or pitch can be (senseid)to throw or pitch can be to produce a note of a given pitch.

As nouns the difference between shoot and pitch

is that shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant while pitch is a sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap or pitch can be a throw; a toss; a cast, as of something from the hand or pitch can be (music) the perceived frequency of a sound or note.

As an interjection shoot

is .

Shoot vs Shoots - What's the difference?

shoot | shoots |


As verbs the difference between shoot and shoots

is that shoot is to launch a projectile while shoots is (shoot).

As nouns the difference between shoot and shoots

is that shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant while shoots is .

As interjections the difference between shoot and shoots

is that shoot is while shoots is (hawaii|slang) goodbye.

As an adjective shoots is

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Shoot vs Shots - What's the difference?

shoot | shots |


As nouns the difference between shoot and shots

is that shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant while shots is plural of lang=en.

As a verb shoot

is to launch a projectile.

As an interjection shoot

is A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

Shoot vs Strike - What's the difference?

shoot | strike |


In transitive terms the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is to penetrate, like a missile; to dart with a piercing sensation while strike is to create an impression.

In intransitive terms the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is to move very quickly and suddenly while strike is to become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.

In transitive figurative terms the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is to dismiss or do away with while strike is to impinge upon.

In obsolete terms the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is to change form suddenly; especially, to solidify while strike is the extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail.

In nautical terms the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is to move ahead by force of momentum, as a sailing vessel when the helm is put hard alee while strike is to haul down or lower (a flag, mast, etc..

As verbs the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is to launch a projectile while strike is to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

As nouns the difference between shoot and strike

is that shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant while strike is a status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.

As an interjection shoot

is A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

Summon vs Shoot - What's the difference?

summon | shoot |


As verbs the difference between summon and shoot

is that summon is to call people together; to convene while shoot is to launch a projectile.

As nouns the difference between summon and shoot

is that summon is call, command, order while shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

As an interjection shoot is

.

Blaze vs Shoot - What's the difference?

blaze | shoot |


As nouns the difference between blaze and shoot

is that blaze is a fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light while shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

As verbs the difference between blaze and shoot

is that blaze is to be on fire, especially producing a lot of flames and light while shoot is to launch a projectile.

As an interjection shoot is

.

Shoot vs Capture - What's the difference?

shoot | capture |


As verbs the difference between shoot and capture

is that shoot is to launch a projectile while capture is to take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

As nouns the difference between shoot and capture

is that shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant while capture is an act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

As an interjection shoot

is A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

Shoot vs Scream - What's the difference?

shoot | scream |


As verbs the difference between shoot and scream

is that shoot is to launch a projectile while scream is to cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

As nouns the difference between shoot and scream

is that shoot is the emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant while scream is a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, usually horror, fear, excitement et cetera. Can be the exclamation of a word, but is usually a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound, particularly /æ/ or /i/.

As an interjection shoot

is A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

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