DROPSHOT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Drop_shot

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdrɒpʃɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(chiefly in tennis or squash) a softly hit shot, usually with backspin, which drops abruptly to the ground

Short Definition:

(chiefly in tennis or squash) softly hit shot which drops abruptly to ground

Examples:
  • she played two superb drop shots to save game points

Word: Drop_shot

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdrɒpʃɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

use a drop shot against (an opponent)

Short Definition:

use drop shot against opponent

Examples:
  • he tried to capitalize on Simon's discomfort by drop-shotting him
Variant Forms:
  • drop-shot

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