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golf stroke

golf stroke

1 2.9
A swing of a golf club to hit the ball
  • noun
  • /ɡɔlf stroʊk/
translation icon : golpe de golf
  • A solid golf stroke can dramatically improve your game and lower your score.

Examples

  • Once you have recognized and incorporated the above into your golf stroke, you WILL start hitting the ball farther and straighter.

    Blog text (26)

  • The basis of golf begins with an understanding of what exactly must happen in a good golf stroke.

    Blog text (26)

  • Now release the shutter, but follow through like in a golf stroke.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Three Essentials for a Good Golf Stroke

    Blog text (26)

  • Three Imperatives for a Good Golf Stroke

    Blog text (26)

  • If you have what appears to be an unplayable lie using a "conventional" golf stroke, there is nothing in the rules that stops you from using a croquet stance to get out of trouble.

    Blog text (17)

  • Practicing your golf stroke on the driving range helps you develop a consistent swing.

  • Mastering the technique of a good golf stroke is essential for becoming a better player.

Synonyms

swing
vsgolf stroke
167 2.3

An attempt to hit something made with a wide arm movement

refers specifically to using a club to hit a ball in the sport
putt
vsgolf stroke
51 4.5

A gentle golf stroke that moves the ball along the green toward the hole

focuses on general swing to hit the ball rather than gentle green hits
drive
vsgolf stroke
50 5.1

A hard, forceful shot of a ball in sport

is any swing to hit the ball, not limited to forceful long hits
to chip
vsgolf stroke
  • Specialized
23 5.4

To hit the ball with a short stroke so it lands near the hole

is the broader swinging action, not limited to short rising hits
cut
vsgolf stroke
11 5.1

A hit or swing used to strike a ball

is the general act of swinging to hit, not focused on imparting spin
golf shot
vsgolf stroke
2 2.7

A swing of a golf club to hit the ball

is the same action but emphasizes the intended hit during the swing
approach shot
vsgolf stroke
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A short golf shot hit to land the ball on the putting green

is any swing to hit the ball, not only short landing attempts
chip shot
vsgolf stroke
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A short low golf shot that makes the ball run along the ground toward the hole

is any swing to hit the ball, not specifically low ground approaches
draw
vsgolf stroke
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A golf shot that curves gently to the left for right-handed golfers

is the act of swinging to hit, not about ball curvature or direction

How Powerful

drive
50 5.1
pitch
171 2.5
golf stroke
1 2.9
to chip
  • Specialized
23 5.4
tap
66 1.0

Surface Forms

golf stroke singular
golf strokes plural

Morphology

golf + stroke

The meaning 'the act of swinging a golf club to hit the ball' is directly and compositionally derived from 'golf' (the sport) + 'stroke' (a hit/striking action). This sport+action compound follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Golf stroke comes from the word stroke, which means a single, smooth movement or hit, like a painter's brush stroke or a rower's pull. That's why golf stroke means 'the swing of a golf club to hit the ball'.