scratch
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8.4
- noun
- /skrætʃ/
- Jargon
- As a scratch golfer, she can play the course without any strokes over par.
Examples
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But he he's a scratch handicap golfer, so he's at a lot of the clubs.
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"The directors are a twenty-four handicapper in a scratch-event world.
Fiction book (2001) -
They practice, and see it in their mind... ...so by the time they get out, boom, they're scratch golfers.
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His reputation as a scratch player is well-known at the local golf club.
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After years of dedication, he finally achieved the status of scratch golfer.
Idioms
A saying that some people who call themselves liberal may show authoritarian views when challenged
Compounds
- Specialized
1
3.5
A simple test that finds allergies by putting small drops on tiny cuts in the skin
- Specialized
1
3.4
An infection from a cat scratch or bite that makes nearby glands swell and is usually mild
- Specialized
1
7.9
A small tool with a sharp point that marks wood or metal before cutting
- Archaic
A simple light farm tool that loosens the top of the soil without turning it over
How Good
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scratch in golf comes from the older idea of the 'scratch' as a basic starting line or level, like a simple mark on the ground. So a 'scratch' player is measured from that base level, which is why scratch means a player at zero handicap.