passing shot

Noun

Meaning

a tennis return that passes an opponent who has approached the net

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fleeting shot quick shot brief attempt casual shot momentary attempt brief endeavor ephemeral attempt momentary trial passing endeavor short-lived venture transient effort brief shot dying shot transitional shot brief try
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Hypernyms

return

Examples

I served, she came to the net, it was a passing shot. Gabriela Sabatini

Close letter words and terms

passing pocket passing prowess passing reference passing show passing siding passing spy