four-spot

American

[fawr-spot, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌspɒt, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing four pips; a domino, one half of which bears four pips.

Etymology

Origin of four-spot

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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They added four more runs in the second inning — including a three-run homer from Freeman — and hung another four-spot in the sixth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022

And the Bears’ four-spot slide marked the first time the Big 12 hasn’t had at least one team in the top five since the final poll of the 2018-19 season.

From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2022

And the Bears' four-spot slide marked the first time the Big 12 hasn't had at least one team in the top five since the final poll of the 2018-19 season.

From Fox News • Jan. 31, 2022

Despite their second-period four-spot, the Capitals had reason for concern as they returned to the dressing room.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2019

Koukou drew, passed a four-spot to the Hetman, gave himself a five.

From Atlantida by Benôit, Pierre

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