Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heat check

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: heat check
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A difficult or risky shot attempted by a player who has made several consecutive successful shots, aiming to test whether they can maintain their streak.

Example Sentences

"Great shooters have a short memory. Regardless of how many shots they might miss in a game, they step into the next one like it’s a heat check. It’s not just about makes and misses. It’s about an ability to make constant adjustments, staying confident in your technique and living with the results."

Inflected Forms

heat checks (plural)

Phrases

heat checker

Questions

What does heat check mean?: A difficult or risky shot attempted by a player who has made several consecutive successful shots, aiming to test whether they can maintain their streak.

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