"cold hand" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cold hand (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic, basketball) Used in reference to a player who fails to make successful shots in a game. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-cold_hand-en-noun-CcpK~gzz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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