147

English

Noun

147 (plural 147s)

1. (snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker.
   • 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

Usage notes

• Pronounced "one-four-seven".