six-spot

[ siks-spot ]

noun

1. a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing six pips.
2. a domino one half of which bears six pips.

Word History and Origins

Origin of six-spot¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Roberts said he noticed a change in Buehler after he gave up the six-spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, the Dodgers hung a six-spot against Atlanta’s bullpen in the seventh, playing more small ball until Freddie Freeman broke things open with a three-run homer over the short wall down the left field line.

From Los Angeles Times

There was also a six-spot rise for No. 19 Oklahoma, which made its poll debut last week.

From Washington Times

Tennessee was next up with a six-spot climb, while No. 11 Auburn rose four spots.

From Seattle Times

But he’ll serve a six-spot grid penalty at the start of Sunday’s race for an engine change.

From Seattle Times