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approach shot

noun

Tennis. a hard, forcing shot usually made deep into the opponent's court, allowing the player to move in toward the net for an offensive volley.
Golf. approach(def 16).

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Nearby words

  1. apprise,
  2. apprize,
  3. appro,
  4. approach,
  5. approach light,
  6. approachable,
  7. approbate,
  8. approbation,
  9. approbative,
  10. appropre

Origin of approach shot

First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for approach shot

approach shot

noun

Also called: approach golf a shot made to or towards the green after a tee shot
tennis a deep drive, usually hit with slice to keep the ball low, designed to enable the player to make an approach to the net
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