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fluke (1)

fluke [ flook ]


noun  (plural flukes)
Definition:
 
1. accidental success: something surprising or unexpected that happens by accident ( informal )

2. cue games shot in billiards: a successful shot in pool, billiards, or snooker that happens by accident



transitive verb  (past and past participle fluked, present participle fluk·ing, 3rd person present singular flukes)
Definition:
 
pot ball by accident: to make a successful shot by accident, especially in pool, billiards, or snooker

[Mid-19th century. Origin ?]
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