passing shot

noun

, Tennis.

1. a shot played to one side of and beyond the reach of an opponent coming to or stationed at the net.

passing shot

noun

1. tennis a winning shot hit outside an opponent's reach

Word History and Origins

Origin of passing shot¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

It determines whether you catch that bus, return that passing shot, and, eventually, get out of that armchair.

From Outside Online

And with this passing shot, to which neither of his auditors responded, he made his final obeisance and calmly left the room.

From Project Gutenberg

For a moment, Robert's hard-hit passing shot seemed to have scored.

From Project Gutenberg

He had probably been knocked down by the wind of a passing shot.

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