1. a mistake or error, especially in performance or execution
2. in billiards or pool, a faulty stroke where the cue stick slips off the ball
Usage: sports

1. to make a mistake or error in performance
2. in billiards or pool, to make a faulty stroke with the cue stick
Usage: sports

Examples

• The actor’s miscue during the final scene ruined the entire performance.
• A miscue by the quarterback led to an interception.
• He made a costly miscue on the pool table and lost his turn.
• The pianist miscued during the difficult passage.
• Don’t miscue on this important presentation.
• She miscued on the eight ball and scratched.
• The team’s miscue in the final minutes cost them the game.