kill shot

American

noun

Sports.

a decisive smashing or punching of a ball with the hand or a racquet such that it is virtually unreturnable, as in volleyball, handball, or badminton.

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“It was that split-second beforehand, right before you hit that QB, right before you wrap him up … not go for the kill shot every time. Just make the play.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

All told, Whedon transformed a chance to salvage his image into a kill shot to his career prospects for the immediate future.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2022

They let the Buffs hang around … and eventually deal UW a kill shot of their own.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2021

In addition to teaching them about woodsmanship and the way of the whitetail, he emphasizes making a clean kill shot and gun safety.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2016

For the kill shot, I posted it and Crew Chrissie with a blinking red alert on the Brandywine Hollows HS community page, which the teachers and administrators checked all the time.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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