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linksman

linksman

1 9.9
A man who plays golf on a links course
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪŋksmən/
  • Archaic
: jugador de golf
  • Many legendary linksmen have left their mark on this historic course.

Examples

  • The skilled linksman approached the eighteenth green with confidence.

  • The linksman swung his club with precision.

  • As a young linksman, he dreamed of playing in the British Open.

  • Many linksmen prefer playing on coastal courses.

  • The seasoned linksman expertly navigated the challenging terrain of the coastal golf course.

  • As a proud linksman, he relished the opportunity to play on such a historic links course.

  • During the tournament, the talented linksman showcased his skills with impressive drives and putts.

Synonyms

golfer
vslinksman
95 1.0

A person who plays golf for fun or as a job

specifies a male player rather than a gender-neutral term
golf player
vslinksman
1 1.0

A person who plays golf for fun or as a job

identifies a male player not a gender-neutral label

Surface Forms

linksman singular
linksmen plural

Morphology

linksman = links + man (transparent) = links + man

Formed by compounding 'links' (golf course) + 'man' meaning a person associated with the links, so the meaning is directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

Linksman comes from the word links meaning 'sandy ground by the sea' and the word man meaning 'person'. So a linksman is literally a 'person of the links', a golfer who plays on a seaside golf course.