Meaning oflongshotin English

Noun

1. a shot with little chance of success
   The athlete knew it was a longshot, but she decided to attempt the difficult jump.
2. an unlikely event or outcome; low probability
   Winning the lottery is a longshot, but people still buy tickets every week.
3. a wide-angle master shot (in film production)
   The film director decided to start with a longshot to capture the entire cityscape.