- penalty shot
- noun Date: circa 1948 an unhindered shot at the goal in ice hockey awarded to an individual for certain violations by an opponent
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penalty shot — noun 1. : a shot at the goal in ice hockey awarded a team for certain violations by the opposing defense 2. : a free throw in basketball * * * Ice Hockey. a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for … Useful english dictionary
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Penalty shot (ice hockey) — In ice hockey, a penalty shot is a type of penalty awarded when a team loses a clear scoring opportunity on a breakaway because of a foul committed by an opposing player. A player from the non offending team is given an attempt to score a goal… … Wikipedia
penalty shot — /ˈpɛnəlti ʃɒt/ (say penuhltee shot) noun Hockey, Soccer, etc. a shot at goal awarded to one side as a penalty for an infringement by a player on the other side …
penalty shot — pen′alty shot n. spo (in ice hockey) a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
penalty shot — Ice Hockey. a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations. [1945 50] * * * … Universalium
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Penalty (ice hockey) — A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The… … Wikipedia
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Penalty shootout — A penalty shootout or simply shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form … Wikipedia
