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LONG SHOT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("long shot" is a kind of...):
gamble (a risky act or venture)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A contestant that is unlikely to win
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("long shot" is a kind of...):
contestant (a person who participates in competitions)