147

The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker in normal circumstances (excluding the case where the break begins with a free ball).

Noun

  1. The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker in normal circumstances (excluding the case where the break begins with a free ball).
    • The first player to make a 147 in a World Championship match was Cliff Thorburn.
    • 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

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