"no-look" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} no-look (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly sports) Done without looking [at the target], typically for misdirection or as showboating. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-no-look-en-adj-ih05YuoH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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