close shot

[ klohs ]

noun

, Movies, Television.

1. close-up ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of close shot¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

A close shot, which struck a slab of concrete, threw a fine cloud of dust into his eyes and blinded him for the moment.

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It was a close shot, the revolver bullet carrying away the fellow's cloth cap.

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It was a close shot, however—too close to allow of rejoicing, so long as others of the like were to follow.

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Here they lie in wait for the birds in order to get a close shot at them.

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Leonard soon saw that he would be unable to get a close shot at the bear, so he resolved to fire down from where he was at random.

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