gutty
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An early golf ball made from gutta-percha
- noun
- /ˈɡʌti/
- Archaic
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golf ball de gutta
- Collectors often seek out rare gutties to showcase in their golf history displays.
Examples
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Today's gutty victory reminded me of Mantle playing hurt.
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Despite the loss, William's gutty performance... bodes well for next year.
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In the 19th century, a gutty was the preferred choice for many golfers before modern balls were invented.
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Many players enjoyed the unique feel of the gutty when playing on older courses.
Synonyms
golf ball
vsgutty
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A small hard round thing with dimples that players hit in the game of golf
is a specific early type made from gutta percha in the nineteenth century
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gutty originally named an early golf ball made of gutta-percha, which came from tree getah meaning 'sap' in Malay. So a gutty is an old type of golf ball used before modern balls.