147

English

Pronunciation

• Snooker sense pronounced "one-four-seven".

Noun

147 (plural 147s)

1. (snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in snooker in normal circumstances (excluding the case where the break begins with a free ball).

   Synonyms: maximum break, maximum

   The first player to make a 147 in a World Championship match was Cliff Thorburn.

   • 2005, Dec 16. Clive Everton, writing about Ding Jun Hui in The Guardian

     Unfortunately, his two 147s have been in events offering no bonus prize.