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close shot

[ klohs ]

noun

, Movies, Television.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of close shot1

First recorded in 1935–40
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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.

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

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

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

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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