"cold spell" meaning in English

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        "A short period during which temperatures are much lower than usual."
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        "(weather) A short period during which temperatures are much lower than usual."
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          "ref": "2018 October 20, Ed Odeven, “Northern Happinets earn dramatic victory over Rizing Zephyr”, in The Japan Times",
          "text": "The Rizing Zephyr took a 71-70 lead on a Shota Tsuyama free throw (he missed the first attempt) with 1:42 to play, which was followed by a cold spell by both offenses before Coleby got in position to put his stamp on the final outcome.",
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          "ref": "2020 August 25, Patrick Saunders, “Rockies’ Daniel Bard says 2020 stuff is comparable to his 2010 season with Red Sox”, in The Denver Post",
          "text": "Utility player Garrett Hampson, who was one of the Rockies’ most consistent players early in the season, has hit a cold spell. He snapped an 0-for-16 hitless streak with a single in the seventh inning Sunday but had just one hit in his last 20 at-bats entering Tuesday night’s game.",
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        "A period of poor performance."
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        "(figuratively) A period of poor performance."
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