miscue

Speech parts

1. miscue - Noun

2. miscue - Verb

Meaning

A false stroke with a billiard cue, the cue slipping from the ball struck without impelling it as desired.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

slip slip-up parapraxis miss err faux pas bungle erratum boo-boo failure error trip mistake fault oversight
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Antonyms

amendment order solution correct improve accuracy
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Hypernyms

stroke shot error mistake fault

Hyponyms

Freudian slip

Anagrams

cesium

Examples

No. 8 PENDLETON COUNTY 14, No. 9 Moorefield 7: The Wildcats capitalized on a punt miscue by the Yellow Jackets late in regulation to score what proved to be the winning touchdown on Isaiah Gardiner’s 4-yard TD run. Source: Internet

A costly first-half defensive miscue led to the Warriors being able to secure the lone goal of the match. Source: Internet

Harp reached on yet another Texarkana miscue that allowed Wright, who had taken second on the late throw to the plate, to sprint home. Source: Internet

In the top of the sixth inning, Shaffer made up for his miscue with an opposite-field, solo homer to right field on a 1-2 pitch, his ninth long ball of the season. Source: Internet

Early miscue sets tone in Platte Canyon loss BAILEY — Platte Canyon head coach Mike Schmidt has been around long enough to know that when you’re playing a good team, especially one such as top-seeded Florence, that mistakes can be costly. Source: Internet

Despite the miscue, the 27-year-old did play a key role through the air, as he drew even with Amendola for the team co-lead in receptions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

miscreed miscrna miscrop miscueing miscuing miscultivate