Definition of Longshot

1. Noun. A photograph taken from a distance.

Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture

Definition of Longshot

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of long shot) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Longshot

longpig
longroot
longrunning
longs
longshanks
longship
longships
longshore
longshore drift
longshoreman
longshoremen
longshorewoman
longshorewomen
longshoring
longshorings
longshot (current term)
longshots
longsighted
longsightedness
longsleeved
longsome
longsomely
longsomeness
longsomenesses
longspine snipefish
longspun
longspur
longspurs
longstanding
longstop

Literary usage of Longshot

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. World Directory of Aerospace Vehicle Research and Development (1991)
"VKI longshot Free Piston Tunnel ST-1 Applications/Current Programs: The VKI ... General Comments: The VKI longshot has been operational since 1967 and has ..."

2. The American Stud Book by Jockey Club (New York, N.Y.), Sanders Dewees Bruce (1898)
"1895, bf Coriander by longshot (Toss Up). THUNDER GIRL, bm, foaled 1886; bred by S. White; owned by Ivan Pox, New York. By Khabar. ..."

3. Racing Calendar for (1858)
"... Perfume and Madame Rachel were fifth and sixth, close together, about two lengths from the Bohémienne filly ; Theory seventh ; and longshot eighth. ..."

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