Phrase guide

break point

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game (but not the set or match).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: punt de trencament — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • Catalan: pilota de trencament — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • Czech: brejkbol — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • Danish: breakbold — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • French: balle de break — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • German: Breakball — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • Norwegian Bokmål: breakball — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • Slovak: brejkbal — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game
  • Swedish: breakboll — situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game