Effort (4)
'effort' is the definition.
(both can mean an attempt)
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(Other definitions for shot that I've seen before include "Slug" , "Wounded" , "Short drink; attempt" , "Snap" , "Attempt; photo" .)
'effort' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for attempt that I've seen before include "Try, endeavour" , "Have a crack" , "Try to climb (a peak)" , "Try, hazard" , "bid to kill someone" .)
'effort' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for try that I've seen before include "Sample" , "Make an attempt" , "Hear court case" , "Attempt a score" , "shot" .)
'effort' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for elbow grease that I've seen before include "Vigorous physical labour involving hard rubbing" , "Hard rubbing (colloq.)" , "Hard physical work (informal)" , "Hard physical effort" , "Vigorous physical effort" .)
'effort' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for doing that I've seen before include "Effecting" , "Carrying out action" , "thrashing" , "Working" , "Engaged in -- active" .)