say vs shot

Essay; trial; attempt. 

Tried quality; temper; proof. 

A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision. 

Trial by sample; assay; specimen. 

A strainer for milk. 

Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion 

Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis. 

To tell, either verbally or in writing. 

To indicate in a written form. 

To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact. 

To recite. 

To pronounce. 

To try; to assay. 

To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker. 

To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply. 

An opportunity or attempt. 

Small metal balls used as ammunition. 

A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting. 

The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal. 

A cast of one or more nets. 

Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small. 

A single draft or catch of fish made. 

A vaccination or injection. 

The heavy iron ball used for the shot put. 

A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames. 

Someone who shoots (a gun, longbow, etc.); a person reckoned as to their aim. 

Written documentation of a behavior infraction. 

The result of launching a projectile or bullet. 

A charge to be paid, a scot or shout. 

A punch or other physical blow. 

A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce) 

A single serving of espresso. 

A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam). 

A place or spot for setting nets. 

An expression of gratitude, similar to thank you. 

To load (a gun) with shot.