Ounce and Shot

Ounce

Ounce noun - A very small amount.

Usage example: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

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Shot and ounce are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Ounce".

Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Ounce and shot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ounce" instead a noun "Shot".

Taking You with Me: After getting gut-shot by Puss, Bonsoir uses his last ounce of energy to light a stick of dynamite, which Puss discovers mere seconds before it blows.

Source: Literature / The Builders

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