five-spot
Americannoun
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a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing five pips; a domino one half of which bears five pips.
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Slang. a five-dollar bill.
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a low plant, Nemophila maculata, of the waterleaf family, native to western and central California, having white flowers with a purple spot at the tip of each of its five petals.
noun
Etymology
Origin of five-spot
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Then, back in the friendly confines of Dodger Stadium, he orchestrated a monster performance of his own from the five-spot of the Houston order.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite striking out seven batters, he was knocked around for a five-spot in the third, punctuated by a hanging curveball Michael Toglia hit for a grand slam.
From Los Angeles Times
Kentucky’s five-spot rise marked the biggest jump of the week.
From Washington Times
Thai Chef is a riot of color, with the power of a five-spot, discovered in a coat pocket, to slap a smile on your face just by walking in.
From Washington Post
Auburn: Fresh from a five-spot jump in the rankings, the Tigers won in an arena where they had struggled, losing 10 of their previous 12.
From Seattle Times
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