"return ace" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: return aces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} return ace (plural return aces)
  1. (tennis) A point made by the opponent returning the ball in such a way that the server does not make contact Categories (topical): Tennis
    Sense id: en-return_ace-en-noun-Dl7iagz- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

Inflected forms

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