water hazard
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3.0
- noun
- /ˈwɔːtər ˈhæzərd/
- Jargon
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obstáculo de agua
- bunkers and water hazards
- holes with water hazards
- ponds and water hazards
Examples
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Happened by the water hazard on the fourth green.
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We had three holes on the property where I grew up with a water hazard.
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There are also several water hazards.
Academic text (2013) -
Very few people I play with don't even know their options on a ball hit into a water hazard.
Blog text (5) -
Many senior citizens play there because it's flat and has no sand traps or water hazards.
Fiction book (1992) -
The golf course behind the home had water hazards after the storm—not part of the original design.
Blog text (13) -
TPC Blue Monster: This prestigious and spectacular course has hosted PGA TOUR events for more than 50 years, made famous by its numerous water hazards and signature 18th hole fountain.
Blog text (29) -
During the tournament, players had to be cautious of the water hazard near the eighth hole.
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The golf course had several challenging water hazards that tested the skill of every player.
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Avoiding the water hazard on the left side of the fairway is essential for a good score.
Synonyms
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A part of a golf course like sand or water that makes play harder
How Hazardous
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'water' specifies the type of 'hazard', so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a hazard made of or involving water (pond, stream, etc.). In golf context this follows normal noun–noun compounding and is predictable without prior exposure.
Etymology
Water hazard comes from old golf courses where ponds, streams, or ditches sat on the playing area; if a ball fell into the water it was hard to play, so the water was a real hazard to the golfer. That's why the term means 'an area of water on a golf course that players must avoid'.