noun
- mistakes or errors, especially in performance or execution
- in billiards or pool, faulty strikes of the cue ball
Usage: sports
verb
- third person singular present of miscue; makes an error or mistake
Examples
- The actor’s miscues during the performance were barely noticeable.
- Several miscues by the defense led to the opposing team’s victory.
- The pianist recovered quickly from her miscues in the first movement.
- His miscues at the pool table cost him the game.
- The quarterback miscues under pressure and throws an interception.
- Minor miscues in the presentation didn’t affect the overall message.