Problem: Sentence1: His parting shot was 'drop dead'.
Sentence2: I caught him with a solid shot to the chin.
Q: Does the term shot mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Hoop vats.
Sentence2: To hoop a barrel or puncheon.
Q: Does the term hoop mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Can I give you the children for the weekend?
Sentence2: Give a yelp.
Q: Does the term give mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Cover the grave with flowers.
Sentence2: Cover her face with a handkerchief.
Q: Does the term cover mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning