shoot-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: a new branch or tendril of a plant

Commentary: SHOOT[+entity][+structure][+branching][+tendril][+new][+of_plant]

Examples:
The deer love to eat the tender shoots in the garden.
The ferns are just putting out their new shoots this spring.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: an event where people fire guns at targets

Commentary: SHOOT[+event][+sporting][+firing_gun][+at_target]

Examples:
The county is not holding its annual turkey shoot this year.
John honed his skills at a weekly rifle shoot.

Mappings:
PropBank: shoot.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: an occasion where professional photos are taken

Commentary: SHOOT[+event][+photographing][+professional]

Examples:
They are flying the models to Barbados for a fashion shoot.
The photographer is away this weekend on a photo shoot.

Mappings:
PropBank: shoot.02
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: rapids in a stream

Commentary: SHOOT[+entity][+structure][+rapids][+in_stream]

Examples:
The kayaker skillfully took his small boat through the shoots.
There are some dangerous shoots in that river below the waterfall.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 5: a narrow channel

Commentary: SHOOT[+entity][+structure][+channel][+narrow]
NOTE: alternate spelling for 'chute'

Examples:
The geologist pointed out several ancient lava shoots in the volcanic terrain.
The postman dropped the letters through the mail shoot.
The children enjoyed the big shoots and slides at the water park.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 4