"air-shot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: air-shots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} air-shot (plural air-shots)
  1. (sports, soccer, golf, snooker etc.) A failed attempt to strike the ball. Tags: usually Categories (topical): Sports Synonyms: air shot

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