English Explanatory Dictionary

split shot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
  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.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-split shot.wav

Word forms

split shot split shots split-shot

Synonyms

split stroke
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