[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

shoot \shoot\, n. f. chute. see chute. confused with shoot to
   let fly.
   an inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which
   timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow
   passage, either natural or artificial, in a stream, where the
   water rushes rapidly; esp., a channel, having a swift
   current, connecting the ends of a bend in the stream, so as
   to shorten the course. written also chute, and shute.
   u. s.
   1913 webster

   to take a shoot, to pass through a shoot instead of the
      main channel; to take the most direct course. u.s.
      1913 webster
see also:
chute chute shute to take a shoot 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

shute \shute\, n.
   same as chute, or shoot.
   1913 webster
see also:
chute shoot 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

shute
     n : english writer who settled in norway after world war ii
         1899-1960 syn: nevil shute, nevil shute norway
see also:
nevil shute nevil shute norway 

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