Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

split shot

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.55 in modern English

Syllables
split shot
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

noun

A type of lead shot cut part-way through the diameter, used as a line weight in angling.

noun

A drink of coffee comprising half-caffeinated and half-decaffeinated espresso.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

split shots (plural) split-shot (alternative)

Synonyms

split stroke

Questions

What does split shot mean?
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.

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