(tennis) A weak groundstroke followed immediately by an advance towards the net.

(tennis) To hit a weak groundstroke and advance towards the net.

plural of nuclear charge

(physics) The electric charge of a nucleus of an atom, equal to the number of protons in the nucleus times the elementary charge.

plural of Allen charge

(US, law) An instruction intended to prevent a hung jury by encouraging jurors in the minority to reconsider.

(law, idiomatic) Instructions given by the judge to a jury that has failed to reach a verdict, in the hope that they can do so after further deliberation.

plural of bluff charge

A false charge made by an animal as a threat.

(idiomatic) Dominating or controlling a situation with confidence and aplomb.