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Definition of perfect game - 2 dictionary results

perfect game

–noun
1. a baseball game in which the same player pitches throughout the full game without allowing any player of the opposing team to reach first base by a base hit, base on balls, error, or any other means. Compare no-hitter.
2. a game in bowling of 12 consecutive strikes.

Origin:
1945–50
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perfect game  
n.  
  1. Baseball A complete game in which no opposing batter reaches first base.

  2. Sports A game in bowling in which a player bowls 12 successive strikes.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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