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stun

The correct spelling is stun.

How to pronounce stun

noun

IPA: /stʌn/

Say it like: Stu-n

The correct spelling is stun. The condition of being stunned. For example: "Williams will need a lot of stun to avoid going in the middle pocket"

Usage Examples

Williams will need a lot of stun to avoid going in the middle pocket

Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head.

He stood there stunned, looking at the beautiful, breath-taking sunrise.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The condition of being stunned.
  2. 2.That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow.
  3. 3.A person who lacks intelligence.
  4. 4.The effect on the cue ball where the ball is hit without topspin, backspin or sidespin.

verb

  1. 1.To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
  2. 2.To shock or surprise.
  3. 3.To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball

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