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club-head

club-head

6.0
The part at the end of a golf club that hits the ball
  • noun
  • /klʌb hɛd/
translation icon : cabeza de palo
  • A well-designed club-head can greatly improve the accuracy of your shot.

Examples

  • The golfer inspected the club-head for any damage before his tournament.

  • She replaced the worn-out club-head with a new one to enhance her performance.

  • There is a small flat spot at the bottom of the swing, but the club head travels largely on a curve.

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Synonyms

head
vsclub-head
∞ 1.8

The rounded top part of something, like a bone or tool

is specific to the sporting hitting implement used to strike a ball
clubhead
vsclub-head
  • Specialized
4 5.1

The heavy rounded part at the end of a golf club that hits the ball

is similar but highlights shape rather than indicating heavy weight
club head
vsclub-head
1 3.5

The part of a golf club that strikes the ball

emphasizes its rounded or shaped end rather than merely its striking role
golf-club head
vsclub-head
3.4

The part of a golf club that hits the ball

focuses on the rounded or shaped form rather than only its function

Surface Forms

club-head singular
club-heads plural

Morphology

club-head = club + head (transparent) = club + head

Direct compound of 'club' and 'head' denoting the head (end) of a club; meaning follows straightforwardly from the components.

Etymology

Club-head comes from the two simple words club and head. A club was originally a heavy 'stick' used for hitting and head means the 'end', so a club-head is the part of a golf club you use to hit the ball.