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chute or shoot? Do not confuse the spelling of chute and shoot, which sound similar. Chute is chiefly used as a noun, denoting a slope to slide or drop things down; it is occasionally used as a verb, meaning "send down a chute." Chute is also a short form of parachute. The word shoot is a verb or noun with a wide range of meanings and uses. As a verb it can mean "fire a weapon at somebody or something," "move fast," "take a photograph of somebody or something," "attempt to score a goal," etc., as in shoot a pheasant, he shot off down the road. As a noun it can mean "a new plant growth," "an occasion for photography," or "a hunting party."
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