147

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Noun[edit]

147 (plural 147s)

  1. (snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker.
    • 2005, Dec 16. Clive Everton, writing about Ding Jun Hui in The Guardian
      Unfortunately, his two 147s have been in events offering no bonus prize.
    Synonyms: maximum break, maximum

Usage notes[edit]

  • Pronounced "one-four-seven".