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1miscue
noun mis·cue \ˌmis-ˈkyü, ˈmis-ˌkyü\
Definition of MISCUE
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: a faulty stroke in billiards in which the cue slips
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First Known Use of MISCUE
1838
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2miscue
verb
Definition of MISCUE
intransitive verb
: to make a miscue
First Known Use of MISCUE
1894
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