Meaning of the word "passing shot" in English
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passing shot
US /ˈpæsɪŋ ˌʃɑːt/
UK /ˈpɑː.sɪŋ ʃɒt/
Noun
a shot in tennis or other racket sports that passes an opponent who has come to the net and cannot reach it
Example:
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The tennis player hit a brilliant passing shot down the line.
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Her backhand passing shot was too good for her opponent.
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