safety shot

English

Noun

safety shot (plural safety shots)

  1. (snooker) A shot in which a player does not attempt to pot a ball, but instead tries to leave the balls positioned such that his opponent cannot pot a ball.
    Synonym: (shortened form) safety
    What a great safety shot from Hendry!
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