six-spot

American  

[siks-spot] / ˈsɪksˌspɒt /

noun

1. a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing six pips.

2. a domino one half of which bears six pips.

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Etymology

Origin of six-spot

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Roberts said he noticed a change in Buehler after he gave up the six-spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

Then, the Dodgers hung a six-spot against Atlanta’s bullpen in the seventh, playing more small ball until Freddie Freeman broke things open with a three-run homer over the short wall down the left field line.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

There was also a six-spot rise for No. 19 Oklahoma, which made its poll debut last week.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2023

But he’ll serve a six-spot grid penalty at the start of Sunday’s race for an engine change.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2022

A king of diamonds showed first, then a ten-spot and a six-spot of the same suit.

From Crooked Trails and Straight by Hutchison, D. C.