The last word heard by one about to be shot? (6)
I believe the answer is:
cheese
'shot?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cheese that I've seen before include "Brie or Edam, say" , "Product of milk curds" , "Gloucester or cheddar, say" , "Brie or Emental, say" , "Soft or more solid creamy food" .)