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forecaddie

forecaddie

1 9.9
A person who collects and returns golf balls at a driving range
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔːrˌkædi/
  • Jargon
: recogebolas
  • The forecaddie made sure all the golf balls were collected before the next group arrived.

Examples

  • After his shift, the forecaddie returned the buckets of balls to the clubhouse.

  • A forecaddie is essential for keeping the driving range organized and safe.

  • The forecaddie retrieved the balls quickly.

  • Many forecaddies work at the local driving range.

  • The forecaddie efficiently collected the golf balls from the practice area after each use.

  • At the driving range, a forecaddie is responsible for returning the balls to their original place.

  • Every experienced golfer relies on the forecaddie to maintain a steady supply of balls during practice.

Surface Forms

forecaddie singular
forecaddies plural

Morphology

forecaddie = caddie (transparent) = fore + caddie

The meaning is directly formed by adding 'fore-' (in front/ahead) to 'caddie' to denote a caddie who operates ahead on the course.

Etymology

Forecaddie combines fore- meaning 'in front' and caddie meaning 'a helper who carries clubs'. So a forecaddie at a driving range is the helper who gathers and returns the golf balls.