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split-shot

split-shot is the alternative spelling of split shot.

Meaning of split shot

Noun

split shot (plural split shots)

  1. In croquet, etc., a shot or stroke in which one drives in different directions one's own and the opponent's ball placed in contact.
    Synonyms:
    split stroke
  2. A type of lead shot cut part-way through the diameter, used as a line weight in angling.
  3. A drink of coffee comprising half-caffeinated and half-decaffeinated espresso.
    • I ordered a split shot latte.

Forms of split-shot

pluralsplit-shots

Questions about split-shot

What is split-shot the alternative spelling of?
Split-shot is the alternative spelling of split shot.

Words near split-shot in the dictionary

  1. split-rings
  2. split-S
  3. split-second
  4. split-seconds
  5. split-Ses
  6. split-shot
  7. split-shots
  8. split-squad
  9. split-squads
  10. split-system air conditioner
  11. split-system air conditioners

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