147

noun

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.”

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Meanings

noun147 (plural 147s)

plural 147s

  1. ball gamesThe 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.

    1 more example

    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

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe 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).

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maximum breakmaximum
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maximummaximum break
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APA

147. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/147

MLA

“147.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/147. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “147,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/147.

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