To cause (a vessel) to move forward suddenly or swiftly. to shoot (a vessel) to: to bring it by ‘shooting’ to a required position. †to be shot: of a…

transitive. To cause (a waterborne craft or its occupants) to move in a specified direction. Also figurative.

Of a vessel (hence of its commander or crew): To move swiftly in a certain direction. to shoot to: to ‘shoot’ into the desired position. (Cf. sense…

transitive. To propel (a boat) away from the shore, or along with an oar, pole, etc.

transitive. to crowd (a ship) off. Also with through.

Nautical. To set or hoist (a sail, etc.) taut, so as to increase speed (also intransitive); also with the ship as object.

transitive. To cause or allow (a boat) to ride the waves in this way.