Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Becoming effective after only one attempt.
  • adjective Being the only one and unlikely to be repeated.

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  • adjective needing only a single attempt to become effective.
  • adjective unique.
  • noun television A television programme that is not part of a series.
  • noun film A cinematographic shot of a person talking to camera; a talking head.
  • noun electronics A monostable multivibrator.
  • noun A type of long-lasting paint.
  • noun music A music sample that is played without immediate repetition.
  • noun video games A headshot, especially in first-person shooters, or a single-hit kill in most RPGs.
  • noun literature A story of only one chapter.

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Examples

  • Playing partner McIlroy finished seven over par after struggling to a 73 which saw him call a one-shot penalty on himself on the seventh green when his ball moved in a gust of wind as he addressed it.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011

  • Playing partner McIlroy finished seven over par after struggling to a 73 which saw him call a one-shot penalty on himself on the seventh green when his ball moved in a gust of wind as he addressed it.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

  • In the past New Zealand's earthquakes have been characterized by one-shot blows, the first and most dangerous shake being followed over the next hours, at most, few days, with limited aftershocks as the earth's crust settles into its new conformation.

    Peter Isaac: Will Christchurch Have to Move Somewhere Else? Peter Isaac 2011

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