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forced error

forced error noun: an error caused by an opponent's good play.

Noun

forced error (plural forced errors)

  1. (especially) An error caused by an opponent's good play

Forms of forced error

pluralforced errors

Questions about forced error

What does forced error mean?
Forced error means an error caused by an opponent's good play.
What part of speech is forced error?
Forced error is a noun.
What is the plural of forced error?
The plural of forced error is forced errors.

Words near forced error in the dictionary

  1. forced disappearance
  2. forced disappearances
  3. forced down someone's throat
  4. forced entries
  5. forced entry
  6. forced error
  7. forced errors
  8. forced expiratory time
  9. forced expiratory times
  10. forced heir
  11. forced heirs

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