What does hit-out mean?
Hit-out means (UK, sports) A match or session, particularly for practice..
Hit-out
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(UK, sports) A match or session, particularly for practice..
Definitions by Sense
- (UK, sports) A match or session, particularly for practice.
- (sports, field hockey) A penalty shot, awarded when the ball is deemed to have been sent out of play deliberately.
- (Australia, horse racing) A fast gallop.
- (Australian rules football) An instance of knocking the ball out of a ruck contest.
Example Sentences
“There were some of the dives that could have been performed better but it was good to have a hit-out.”
There was a second prong to Bill′s in-the-dark equine hit-outs. He believed nocturnal track work produced great times on race day.
Synonyms for hit-out
Antonyms for hit-out
Related Words
Word Forms
- hit-outs
- hitout
- hit out
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hit-out?
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What is the opposite of hit-out?
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How do you use hit-out in a sentence?
“There were some of the dives that could have been performed better but it was good to have a hit-out.”
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