1. misses - Noun
2. misses - Verb
of Miss
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses. Francis Bacon
Misses the tale that I relate - This lesson seems to carry - Choose not alone a proper mate, But proper time to marry. William Cowper
Any suggestion that I'm writing about political operatives because I'm interested in political operatives misses the entire point. Bob Woodward
A person who misses a chance and the monkey who misses its branch -- both cannot be saved. Hindi Proverb
Whoever wants to hurt never misses his target. Berber Proverb
A hasty person misses the sweet things. Swahili Proverb