Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

american shot

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.03 in modern English

Syllables
amer-i-can shot
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see American, shot.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Calque of the French term "plain Américan", which was used because this type of shot was commonly used in American westerns.

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Questions

What does american shot mean?
Synonym of medium long shot.
Where does american shot come from?
Calque of the French term "plain Américan", which was used because this type of shot was commonly used in American westerns.

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