penalty shot

penalty shot

noun

Definition of PENALTY SHOT

: an unhindered shot at the goal in ice hockey awarded to an individual for certain violations by an opponent

First Known Use of PENALTY SHOT

circa 1948

Rhymes with PENALTY SHOT

as like as not, by a long shot, compatriot, expansion slot, forget-me-not, hit the jackpot, immunoblot, Inupiat, magnificat, overhand knot, requiescat, stevedore knot, true lover's knot