Dog Shot Definition

noun

A sudden blow , especially when delivered without warning ; a king hit ; (rugby DOG SHOT ) a deliberate and potentially illegal late tackle .

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verb

To deliver a dog shot to (someone); to hit (someone) suddenly and without warning ; to king hit .

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Other Word Forms of Dog Shot

Noun

Singular:
dog shot
Plural:
dog shots

Origin of Dog Shot

  • Probably related to the slang term dog (“coward"). Compare cheap shot (“deliberate, unsportsmanlike, and potentially illegal act of aggression").

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  • Probably related to the slang term dog (“coward"). Compare cheap shot (“deliberate, unsportsmanlike, and potentially illegal act of aggression").

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Words Starting With

DDODOG

Words Ending With

TOTHOT

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Words Starting With D and Ending With T

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With T