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split shot

split shot noun: 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.

split shot: in croquet, etc., a shot or stroke in which one drives in different directions one's own and the...
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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.

Synonyms of split shot

  • split stroke

Forms of split shot

pluralsplit shots
alternative formsplit-shot

Questions about split shot

What does split shot mean?
Split shot means 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.
What part of speech is split shot?
Split shot is a noun.
What is the plural of split shot?
The plural of split shot is split shots.

Words near split shot in the dictionary

  1. split shift
  2. split shifter
  3. split shifters
  4. split shifts
  5. split shorts
  6. split shot
  7. split shots
  8. split single
  9. split singles
  10. split slab
  11. split slabs

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