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English
Noun
147 (plural 147s)
- (snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker.
- 2005, Dec 16. Clive Everton, writing about Ding Jun Hui in The Guardian
- Unfortunately, his two 147s have been in events offering no bonus prize.
- Synonyms: maximum break, maximum
Usage notes
- Pronounced "one-four-seven".