slice
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7.5
- noun
- /slaɪs/
- Jargon
:
golpe cortado
- Furthermore, even if our golfer had determined the correct cause of her slice, compounding errors could still occur as she tries to determine just how much and in what direction her stance should change.
- hook or slice
- hit a slice
- a slice shot
Examples
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Snead used a slice on a lie like this.
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The only long-term cure for a slice or a hook is a change in the face-to-path relationship.
Blog text (18) -
Well, hey, hey, hey, don't let it get to you, even Tiger Woods slices now and then.
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In golf, for example, if the ball deviates into a hook or slice, the statement concerning the cause might be information related to the positioning of the hands, feet, and/or swing of the club.
Academic text (1995) -
His slice always sends the ball veering sharply to the right during a game of golf.
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Many amateur golfers struggle with a slice, causing their shots to curve unpredictably.
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After adjusting his stance, John finally managed to control his slice on the course.
Synonyms
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7.9
A golf shot that curves slightly to the right for right-handed players
A golf shot that curves to the right for right-handed players, usually by accident
Antonyms
Idioms
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Compounds
- Archaic
A heavy iron bar used to loosen and remove hard burned material from a furnace
How Curved
Surface Forms
Etymology
The golfing slice is named for the idea of a 'cut' that sends the ball away from the line, like a blade cutting across its path, which is why the shot curves sharply. So a slice in golf is the shot that bends to the side because of that spinning 'cut'.