"unforced error" meaning in All languages combined

See unforced error on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: unforced errors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} unforced error (plural unforced errors)
  1. (sports, chiefly tennis) A basic error committed in a tactical game, where errors are usually forced by the game strategy. Categories (topical): Sports, Tennis Synonyms: blunder, clanger
    Sense id: en-unforced_error-en-noun-GRoFoX7T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

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