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Matchpoint

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match pointnoun(sports, tennis) A state in a game where a player can win the entire match by winning the next point. Often used in tennis.
game pointnoun(racket sports) A juncture within a game when a player, or team, only needs to win the next rally to win the game.
matchplaynounAlternative form of match play. [(golf) A scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play.]
pointnounA small dot or mark.
break pointnoun(tennis) A situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game (but not the set or match).
set pointnoun(tennis, volleyball) A situation where if one of the two players wins the next point, (s)he will win the set (but not the match).
masterpointnoun(bridge) One of the points awarded by various bridge organisations for success in tournaments.
match playnoun(sports) The playing of a competitive match, as opposed to training and practice.
point-shavingnounThe process of making fine distinctions, especially in regard to behavior that is considered unacceptable versus behavior that is almost but not quite objectionable.
matchnoun(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
six pointernounAlternative form of six-pointer. [(soccer) A match between two teams on a similar number of points (in a league using the three-points-for-a-win system); so called because the difference between a side winning and losing the match is a six-point swing relative to their opponents.]
point penaltynoun(tennis) The awarding of a point for a player's opponent, as a result of infringement of the rules, e.g. foul language or time violation
play-offnounAlternative spelling of playoff. [A final game in a series needed to break a tie.]
winnernounOne who has won or often wins.
end gamenounAlternative spelling of endgame. [(chess) The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left.]
cover pointnoun(cricket, lacrosse) a fielding position between cover and point, about 15° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
return matchnoun(sports) A second match played by the same set of players.
puntonoun(fencing) A hit or point.
victory pointnoun(games, usually in the plural) In games, and especially board wargames, points that count towards ultimate victory, as distinct from points that count towards other aspects of game play.
full timenounThe full number of hours usually worked in a day or week, in distinction to part-time work.

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