147

Translingual

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147 (previous 146, next 148)

  1. the number one hundred and forty-seven

English

Noun

147 (plural 147s)

  1. (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.

Usage notes
  • Pronounced "one-four-seven".
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