"money shot" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-money shot.ogg Forms: money shots [plural]
Etymology: (moment in film): So named because it is often considered the most important part of the film, and often an actor who is unable to provide the shot goes unpaid. Etymology templates: {{sense|moment in film}} (moment in film): Head templates: {{en-noun}} money shot (plural money shots)
  1. The shot or scene of a film that cost the most to produce, most commonly an action sequence.
    Sense id: en-money_shot-en-noun-HX57wTJU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 42 39
  2. (pornography, slang) The moment in a pornographic film where the male subject of the scene in question ejaculates. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Pornography
    Sense id: en-money_shot-en-noun-Tq~Sd279 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 42 39 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 29 45 26 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 22 55 23 Topics: lifestyle, media, pornography, sexuality
  3. (pornography, slang, by extension) The release of semen on the partner's body, especially on the face or in the eye. Tags: broadly, slang Categories (topical): Pornography
    Sense id: en-money_shot-en-noun-doD6N8~i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 42 39 Topics: lifestyle, media, pornography, sexuality

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