30-30 Definition & Meaning

American

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30-30 American [thur-tee-thur-tee] / ˈθɜr tiˈθɜr ti /

noun

1. a rifle using a cartridge approximately .30 inch in diameter, originally having a powder charge of 30 grains but now of various charges.

2. the cartridge itself.

Example Sentences

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A telling moment came when she dumped an overhead smash into the net as she tried to serve out victory at 5-4 30-30.

From BBC

At 3-3 30-30, the umpire confirmed the American had not reached over the net - following fervent discussion between the opposing players - with Pegula and Draper using the momentum to win the opening set.

From BBC

A double fault for 30-30 in the eighth game offered Fonseca faint hope, before Draper rediscovered his first serve and returned well to take the opening set in 29 minutes.

From BBC

Center fielder Brenton Doyle, 26, has 30-30 potential.

From Los Angeles Times

Anisimova is a crisp ball-striker but can be erratic, and Raducanu's resistance from the baseline swung a delicately-balanced ninth game her way from 30-30.

From BBC

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