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1miscue

noun mis·cue \ˌmis-ˈkyü, ˈmis-ˌkyü\

Definition of MISCUE

1
:  a faulty stroke in billiards in which the cue slips
2
:  mistake, slip
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First Known Use of MISCUE

1838

2miscue

verb

Definition of MISCUE

intransitive verb
:  to make a miscue

First Known Use of MISCUE

1894

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