Crossword clues for chip shot
Wiktionary
alt. 1 (context golf English) An approach shot made from a location a short distance from the golf green in which the ball is launched into the air with only low or moderate force, so that it will land on the green and roll toward the hole. 2 (context American football English) A relatively easy field goal, made from a short distance. 3 (context soccer English) A shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal. 4 (context curling English) A takeout shot aimed at hitting a rock at an angle. 5 (context some other sports English) The achievement of a goal or the striking of a target with a ball or other projectile in relatively nonchallenging or routine circumstances, by throwing (as in basketball) or by discharging a firearm (as in hunting). 6 (context idiomatic by extension English) Something that is easy to do or to achieve. n. 1 (context golf English) An approach shot made from a location a short distance from the golf green in which the ball is launched into the air with only low or moderate force, so that it will land on the green and roll toward the hole. 2 (context American football English) A relatively easy field goal, made from a short distance. 3 (context soccer English) A shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal. 4 (context curling English) A takeout shot aimed at hitting a rock at an angle. 5 (context some other sports English) The achievement of a goal or the striking of a target with a ball or other projectile in relatively nonchallenging or routine circumstances, by throwing (as in basketball) or by discharging a firearm (as in hunting). 6 (context idiomatic by extension English) Something that is easy to do or to achieve.
WordNet
n. a low running approach shot [syn: chip]
Usage examples of "chip shot".
I thought you were going to tell that man all about the chip shot you holed in oughty-ought.
Another took his leg off, and with a delicate chip shot hit the head back onto its body.