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Miscue Definition & Meaning

miscue
noun
  1. a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
  2. a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does miscue mean?
a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
What part of speech is miscue?
Miscue is a noun.
How many definitions does miscue have?
Miscue has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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