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shot clock

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A timer measuring the length of time since the last shot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning 2

A countdown of the time remaining within which the current server must serve the ball.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

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Meaning 3

A counter of the total shots on net for a team in a game; or average shots on net per unit time for a game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports

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