Meaning & use
Chip Shot
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A short, lofted shot, especially in golf or soccer, played to clear an obstacle or a defender with minimal distance and quick backspin.
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She holed a delicate chip shot from just off the green to save par.
The striker lifted a chip shot over the advancing goalkeeper to score.
A note on using this word
Written as two words in most sports writing ('chip shot'), the term describes a shot valued more for touch and control than for power.
Words with a similar meaning
lob shotflick
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