147
English
Noun
147 (plural 147s)
- (snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker. Also called a maximum break.
- 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.
- 2005, Dec 16. Clive Everton, writing about Ding Jun Hui in The Guardian
Usage notes
- Pronounced "one-four-seven".