close shot
[ klohs ]
Origin of close shot
1First recorded in 1935–40
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How to use close shot in a sentence
A close shot, which struck a slab of concrete, threw a fine cloud of dust into his eyes and blinded him for the moment.
Agent Nine Solves His First Case | Graham M. DeanIt was a close shot, the revolver bullet carrying away the fellow's cloth cap.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants | H. Irving HancockIt was a close shot, however—too close to allow of rejoicing, so long as others of the like were to follow.
The War Trail | Mayne ReidHere they lie in wait for the birds in order to get a close shot at them.
Reptiles and Birds | Louis FiguierLeonard 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.
The Poor Plutocrats | Maurus Jkai
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