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(sports, slang) A round of golf.
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(golf, Scotland) The act of bringing the head of the club up to the ball in preparation for swinging.
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(golf) A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.
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(transitive, disc golf) To throw a disc with a curve the same way as that of the throwing arm, i.e. right for a right-hand player or left for a left-hand player.
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(intransitive, golf, tennis) To play an approach shot.
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(golf) Any shot, normally not when teeing off, aimed to land on the green, hit for accuracy more than power.
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(pinball) A large decal toward the bottom of a pinball table.
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(golf, slang, humorous, derogatory) The situation when a player is spraying the golf ball all over the golf course in different directions.
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(golf) Being the player whose ball lies farthest from the hole (or, in disc golf, whose disc lies farthest from the target).
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(golf) To strike the ground with the bottom of the club when taking a stroke.
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(golf) The 4-wood or 5-wood
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(farriery, historical) A large pill, a form in which medicine was given to horses; a bolus.
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Alternative spelling of ballcock [A floating sphere, attached to a lever, that controls the level of liquid in a cistern.]
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(slang, nonstandard) Alternative form of baller (all senses except "person who divides molten metal") [A person employed to divide molten metal into separate balls before it is hammered out.]
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(medicine, transitive) To perform ballottement upon.
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(sports) A shot with a ball sent on a curved banana-shaped trajectory.
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A metal ball held and rotated within the hand to improve manual strength or dexterity or to relax the hand.
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(golf) The completion of a hole one stroke below par.
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The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls.
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(golf) A score of one over par on a hole.
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(golf) A score of one over par on a hole.
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(basketball, slang) A throw into the basket from a considerable distance.
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Alternative form of bonspiel [A tournament in the sport of curling.]
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(golf, countable, uncountable) Deviation of the path of a rolling ball from a straight line; slope; slant.
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A small polybutadiene rubber ball with a strong rebound when thrown or dropped.
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(golf) The curve imparted to the ball's motion on the green due to slope or grass texture.
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(basketball, informal) A field goal.
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(Ireland, particularly in Northern Ireland) The heavy projectile thrown in a game of road bowling.
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(golf) Synonym of double bogey
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(golf) One hired to assist another in playing the game of golf.
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A women's stick-and-ball sport from Ireland, almost identical to hurling.
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(golf, slang, transitive) To hole the ball.
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(golf) The distance travelled by the ball when struck, until it hits the ground.
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To apply chalk to anything, such as the tip of a billiard cue.
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(golf, informal) An unsuccessful shot that brings up a chunk of grass or earth.
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(golf) A low shot that travels further along the ground than it does in the air.
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(golf) An approach shot made from a location a short distance from the golf green in which the ball is launched into the air with only low or moderate force, so that it will land on the green and roll toward the hole.
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(golf) A golf club for making chip shots.
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(basketball) A semicircular sweep with the ball grasped firmly in both hands.
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(golf, dated, transitive) To strike with the club called a cleek.
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A form of golf in which the ball is putted from positions around the circumference of a circle centred on the hole, these corresponding to the positions of the numbers on a clock face.
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An implement to hit the ball in certain ball games, such as golf.
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(golf) The leading face of a golf club; the side of the clubhead that strikes the ball
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(golf) The head of a golf club: the part of the club that strikes the ball
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(golf) A building at a golf course that houses various activities associated with golf.
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(golf) The completion of a hole four strokes under par (a quadruple birdie, triple eagle, or double albatross).
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(golf) A variation on golf, played on a smaller scale, where players have to putt the golf ball into a hole, past various obstructions.
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A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.
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A variant of darts in which the dartboard represents (and may resemble) a golf course, and having rules and scoring derived from golf.
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A person who throws darts.
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(golf) To reduce the loft of a stroke with.
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(transitive, golf) To mishit (a golf ball).
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(sports) A sport (game) in which players take turns to throw a disc (“frisbee”) on a course to eventually reach a goal (target, netting) attempting to reach the target, and then hit it with as few throws as possible. An analogue of golf using a disc (frisbee) instead of a ball, and throws instead of swings of golf clubs.
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(slang, golf) A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five.
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(golf, disc golf) A sharp bend in the fairway before reaching a hole.
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(golf) In match play, leading the match by the same number of holes as remain to be played.
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(golf) Alternative form of dormie [(golf) In match play, leading the match by the same number of holes as remain to be played.]
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(golf) A score of two over par (for one hole).
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(golf) Three under par, one stroke short of an ace (a hole in one) on a par-five hole.
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(golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade.
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(basketball, slang) To hit the rim.
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(golf) The act of driving the ball; hitting the ball a long distance, especially from the tee to the putting green.
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(golf) An area where golfers practice their swing, and try to hit the ball far, toward no target.
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(golf) To execute a shot poorly.
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(US, golf) To hit the ground behind the ball.
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(sports) A player having little skill, especially a golfer who duffs.
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(golf) A fat hit from a claggy lie.
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(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.
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(uncountable, Canada, US) Spin or sidespin given to a ball, especially in pool or billiards.
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A soft, elastic ball with a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimetres, used in physical therapy and exercise.
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(golf) A powerful stroke that blasts the ball out of a bunker.
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(golf) The part of a golf club that hits the ball.
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(golf) A golf shot that curves intentionally to the player's right (if they are right-handed) or to the left (if left-handed).
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(golf) The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
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(golf) A poorly played shot where the ball is struck by the top part of the club head. (see also thin, shank, toe)
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(UK) In skittles, the act of knocking down all of the skittles in one throw.
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A sport, similar to beach volleyball, in which the feet and other body parts are used instead of the hands and arms.
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A mistaken shot in golf.
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Somebody who plays golf badly.
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(golf) A caddie who does not carry clubs, but locates balls and gets groups of players to move around the course.
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(golf) The area around the green
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(golf) The closely mown grass that surrounds a putting green, between the putting surface and any rough that might also surround the green.
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(golf) A tap-in putt, usually a couple inches from the cup.
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(golf) A rapid straight putt so strongly played that, if the ball had not gone into the hole, it would have gone a long way past.
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(intransitive) To play the game of golf.
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In golf, the implement used to hit the golf ball.
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(golf) The land where one plays golf, with tees, fairways, greens and flags in holes.
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A professional golfer who works as a golf instructor at a golf course, the resident golfing expert for the golf club.
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Alternative spelling of golf club [In golf, the implement used to hit the golf ball.]
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The jargon used by golf players and commentators.
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The jargon associated with the sport of golf.
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(golf) A putting green, the part of a golf course near the hole.
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(golf) The player whose ball is closest to the hole on a par-3 hole after the first shot (drive), in the case when multiple players reach the green on that first shot and the player with the closest ball sinks the ball within the next two shots.
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The maintenance of a golf course.
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Alternative form of greenkeeping [The maintenance of a golf course.]
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(golf) A foursome game with the difference that both players tee off on every hole. The better ball is chosen and alternate strokes are then played to complete the hole.
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(golf) Putting; hitting the ball along the ground
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(golf, informal) A golf ball made from gutta-percha.
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(golf) A handicap of one stroke every second hole.
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(golf, slang, humorous) A golf player's hand, when used to cheat by surreptitiously moving the ball to a more advantageous position.
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(golf) A sand or water obstacle on a golf course.
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A variation of golf played with hickory-shafted clubs.
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(golf) The part of a game in which a player attempts to hit the ball into one of the holes.
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(golf) A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.
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(intransitive, golf) To complete a hole by sinking the ball.
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(golf) the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.
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(golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves unintentionally to the left. (See draw, slice, fade.)
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The portion of the head of a golf club to which the shaft of the club attaches.
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(hurling, countable) The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.
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(Ireland, idiomatic) A person standing on the side of a hurling field issuing (unsolicited and usually unwanted) instructions to the hurlers.
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(golf) A golf club that combines the characteristics of an iron and a wood.
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(disc golf) A throw that curves the way opposite that of the throwing arm, i.e. left for a right-hand player or right for a left-hand player.
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(golf) A golf club used for middle-distance shots.
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(golf, dated) A golf club used to play low flying shots to the putting green from short distances.
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A sex toy shaped like a set of balls, used for strengthening pelvic floor muscles and sexual stimulation
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(archaic) ninepin; skittle
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A ball-shaped object used to clean clothes by mechanical action in a washing machine, as a substitute for laundry detergent.
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(intransitive, golf) To deliberately leave the ball further than necessary from the hole, so as to secure an easier succeeding shot.
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(golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
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(golf) The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.
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(sports) To make a golf ball hit the lip of the cup, without dropping in.
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(golf) A golf club (an iron) which provides maximum loft.
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(golf, of a golf club) Having (a specified amount of) loft.
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(golf) An obsolete golf club, the predecessor of the niblick.
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lofter (type of golf club)
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(golf) The portion of the game, played with driver clubs, in which the ball is advanced down the fairway to the putting green.
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A substance used to treat baseballs before they are put into professional play, to provide a firmer grip and better control.
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The stick used to strike the ball in the sport of polo.
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(disc golf) A sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.
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(disc golf, colloquial) A mandatory, a sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.
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(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft, the equivalent of a five iron in a modern set of clubs.
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(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft. The equivalent of a 7-iron in a modern set of clubs.
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(golf) Synonym of stroke play
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A large, heavy sphere of leather or plastic filled with sand and used for athletic training or physical rehabilitation.
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(disc golf) A mid-range.
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(golf) An iron golf club with more lift than a driver.
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(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club, the equivalent of a 3-iron in a modern set of clubs.
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(disc golf) A disc usually thrown for distances between 50 and 100 meters, depending on the player
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Alternative form of mid-iron [(golf) An iron golf club with more lift than a driver.]
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The activity of playing minigolf
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(golf) An informal form of golf, played with a putter on a short course featuring novelty obstacles.
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(golf) An unpenalized chance to re-take a stroke that went awry.
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Any small foam ball, soft and very light, designed for indoor use.
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(golf, transitive, intransitive) To strike, or take a shot, with a niblick.
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(golf, dated) A shot traversing a short distance that requires the use of a sand wedge, typically taken from a bunker.
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(golf) A pub/bar where golfers go for drinks after a game of golf, usually in the clubhouse at the course.
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(golf) The hypothetical completion of a hole five strokes under par (a quintuple birdie, quadruple eagle, triple albatross, or double condor).
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(golf, transitive, intransitive) To take (a shot) with a golf club that provides too much distance.
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(transitive, golf) To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".
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(ping pong) A broad, flat device used in striking the ball, analogous to a racket in tennis.
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(golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole.
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(golf) The flagstick: the flag-bearing pole which marks the location of a hole
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(transitive) To assemble or erect (a tent).
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An amateur sport derived from golf, but on a smaller scale.
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Alternative form of pitch and putt [An amateur sport derived from golf, but on a smaller scale.]
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(golf) An iron designed for pitch shots
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(golf, historical) A wooden-headed golf club used for driving the ball the longest distances.
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A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric bound at the centre, most notably used in cheerleading.
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(snooker, pool, billiards) To be capable of being potted.
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(golf) Before a round of golf.
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A drinking game in which drinkers visit a number of pubs (analogous to the holes of a golf course) and attempt to consume a drink at each in the fewest sips possible (analogous to the number of strokes taken to sink the ball).
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(golf) A mishit shot which travels in a straight line and (for a right-handed player) left of the intended path.
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The informal sport of hurling a pumpkin as far as possible by mechanical means.
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(golf) to hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately
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(golf) To lightly strike a golf ball with a putter.
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(golf) An informal form of golf, played with a putter on a short course featuring novelty obstacles.
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(golf) A golf club specifically intended for a putt.
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(golf) The area of a golf course nearest the hole, with a smoother surface to make putting easier.
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(golf, colloquial) A golf ball made of composition and not gutta-percha.
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(historical) A plastic-like substance once used for the outer coating of golf clubs.
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(golf) A golf ball made from reclaimed materials.
adj
(basketball) To throw the ball in the basket without touching the rim; Usually from afar, to differentiate it from dunks.
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(pinball, often attributive) An older form of pinball where the player rolls a ball manually down the table rather than propelling it onto the table with a plunger.
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(disc golf) A throw which involves the player throwing the disc in a way that makes it roll, by that being able to travel further than if thrown in the air. Only used on holes with open areas with short or no grass.
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(golf) Any accidental deflection of the ball by an outside agency (spectator, caddie etc); the ball is played without penalty from where it comes to rest
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(golf) A sand-filled hollow, on a golf course, used as a hazard; a bunker.
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(golf) A golf club (an iron) with a heavy flange on the bottom, ideal for bunker shots.
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(golf) To perform such a shot.
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(golf) A variant of golf in which each player in a team tees off on each hole, and the players decide which shot was best. Every player then plays their second shot from within a club length of where the best ball has come to rest, and the procedure is repeated until the hole is finished.
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A small plastic sphere floated in large numbers on top of a reservoir, pool, etc. to slow evaporation, block sunlight, or deter birds from landing.
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(golf) A poorly played golf shot in which the ball is struck by the part of the club head that connects to the shaft.
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One who shanks a golf ball.
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Obsolete form of shuttlecock. [(countable) A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games. [from early 16th c.]]
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(golf) Synonym of thin (“type of shot where the ball is struck by the bottom part of the club head”)
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(transitive, golf) To strike the top of (the ball).
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(golf) A shot that (for the right-handed player) curves unintentionally to the right. See fade, hook, draw
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(pinball) A flat target mounted on an axis so that a ball passing through can make it spin around, usually awarding a certain number of points for every revolution it completes.
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(tennis, golf, croquet) To hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock.
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A steel ball bearing or marble.
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(golf) Of a shot: landing so close to the flagstick that it should be very easy to sink the ball with the next shot.
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(golf) Obsolete form of stymie. [(golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).]
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Alternative spelling of stymie [(golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).]
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A small, malleable toy ball filled with soft material, used to relieve muscle tension in one's palm and hand and alleviate general feelings of anxiety.
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(golf) A scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.
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Alternative form of stroke play [(golf) A scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.]
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(golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).
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(golf) The preliminary part of a golfer′s swing when the club is brought back away from the ball.
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(golf) A simple, short putt very close to the hole.
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(golf) A flat area of ground from which players hit their first shots on a golf hole.
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(golf) To hit the first shot of the hole, from the tee.
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(golf) To place a golf ball on a tee
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(golf) The area where play begins for a hole of golf.
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(golf) Describing a poorly played golf shot where the ball is struck by the bottom part of the club head. See fat, shank, toe.
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(golf) A handicap of one stroke every third hole.
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A thistle in a ball shape
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(golf) To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.
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(golf) A stroke on the top of the ball.
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(golf, transitive, intransitive) To take (a shot) with a golf club that provides too little distance.
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(golf) A type of iron club used for short, high trajectories.
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(golf) A low, hard-hit shot.
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(golf) A short stroke usually played with an iron, from the wrist, without swinging the club over the shoulder.
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(sports) To roll downhill or engage in sports in a zorb ball.
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