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A particular instance where a coin is launched in the air, and whichever side that it lands on finalises a decision.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Australia won the coin toss and chose to bat first.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
An uncertain selection between two outcomes of similar likelihood, or between two objects of similar quality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: coin flip, toss-up
Antonyms: none provided
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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German:
Münzwurf
— flip of a coin
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Italian:
lancio di moneta
— flip of a coin
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Japanese:
コイントス
(kointosu)
— flip of a coin
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Korean:
동전 던지기
(dongjeon deonjigi)
— flip of a coin
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Turkish:
yazı tura
— flip of a coin
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Welsh:
tafliad ceiniog
— flip of a coin
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Welsh:
hwsgip
— flip of a coin