Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An outlet; a vent.
- noun In power-loom weaving, any one of a variety of devices for feeding or letting off the warp from the beam or yarn-roll of a loom, as required by the winding of the cloth on the cloth-beam.
- noun A festive occasion; a let-off of youthful spirits.
- noun Part of a property which is leased or let off.
- noun A failure to utilize some manifest advantage in a game; for example, in cricket, the failure on the part of a fielder to get the batsman out when he has the opportunity.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Mach.) A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun An escape from punishment.
- noun engineering A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb grant exemption or release to
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Examples
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Gear Review: The Super-Fast Mathews McPherson Series Monster XLR8 JayCassell 2009
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Dravid batted cautiously after surviving a let-off on nine when he spooned a catch to Adrian Barath at midwicket, the fielder tumbling sideways to claim he had taken a low catch.
India grind to safety and scent victory chance against West Indies 2011
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Since we are not weapon specific, as long as the let-off is legal in the state, it is acceptable.
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Dravid batted cautiously after surviving a let-off on nine when he spooned a catch to Adrian Barath at midwicket, the fielder tumbling sideways to claim he had taken a low catch.
India grind to safety and scent victory chance against West Indies 2011
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Since we are not weapon specific, as long as the let-off is legal in the state, it is acceptable.
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WHO SHOULD BUY Speed shooters who prefer a smooth draw cycle and increased let-off over quietness
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No try and a huge let-off for England.5 min: Gorgodze pummels his way through a couple of tackles and Georgia thud at the England defence with all the subtlety of a Kasabian chorus.
Rugby World Cup 2011: England v Georgia – live! | John Ashdown 2011
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WHO SHOULD BUY Speed shooters who prefer a smooth draw cycle and increased let-off over quietness
Gear Review: The Super-Fast Mathews McPherson Series Monster XLR8 JayCassell 2009
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The former peels off to await a pull-back, the latter thunders forwards, the cross hits a defender.56 mins: Incredible let-off for Liverpool!
Manchester City 0 - 1 Liverpool – as it happened | Simon Burnton 2012
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They have been woeful tonight.60 min: Another let-off for Arsenal as Robinho outmuscles Gibbs, gets in behind the defender and shoots from a narrow angle when crossing would have been the better option.62 min: Philippe Mexes grabs a handful of Tomas Rosicky's shirt and drags the Arsenal midfielder off the ball, conceding a free-kick about 35 yards from the Milan goal, right of centre.
AC Milan 4-0 Arsenal – as it happened | Barry Glendenning 2012
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