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View synonyms for penalty shot
penalty shot
noun
, Ice Hockey.
- a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of penalty shot1
First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences
Vrana got a couple of nice scoring chances during Sunday’s scrimmage, including one clear breakaway and a penalty shot, but he couldn’t find the back of the net.
From Washington Post
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