birdie

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birdie

A player hits the birdie over the net during a badminton match.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A shuttlecock: In badminton, a "birdie" is the object hit back and forth over the net, consisting of a rounded cork or rubber base with a crown of feathers or synthetic material.
    • A golf score: In golf, a "birdie" is a score of one stroke less than the par (the standard number of strokes) for a particular hole.
    • A small bird (informal, childish): An informal and often childish term for a small bird.

  2. Verb:

    • To score a birdie in golf: To complete a hole in golf using one stroke fewer than par.
Examples

  • Noun (Badminton):

    • She hit the birdie over the net with a powerful smash.
    • We need a new birdie; the feathers on this one are broken.

  • Noun (Golf):

    • He scored a birdie on the par-4 fifth hole.
    • Getting a birdie requires both skill and a bit of luck.

  • Noun (Informal: small bird):

    • Look at the little birdie in the tree!

  • Verb:

    • She birdied the final hole to win the tournament.
    • If I can birdie this hole, I'll break my personal record.
Advanced Usage
  • "To get a birdie": This is the standard phrase for achieving the score in golf.
    • His goal was to get at least one birdie per round.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bird (noun): The standard word for the animal. "Birdie" is a diminutive or informal variant.
  • Eagle (noun): In golf, a score of two strokes under par on a hole.
  • Par (noun): In golf, the standard number of strokes for a hole or course.
  • Shuttlecock (noun): The formal term for the "birdie" in badminton.
Synonyms
  • For the golf score: There is no direct synonym; it is a specific golf term. The concept is "one under par."
  • For the badminton equipment: Shuttlecock.
  • For a small bird: Fledgling, chick (though these are more specific to very young birds).
Related Phrases
  • "Birdie putt": In golf, a putt that, if made, results in a birdie score.
    • She sank a 20-foot birdie putt.
  • "Birdie opportunity": In golf, a situation where a player has a good chance to score a birdie.
    • This short par-5 is a birdie opportunity for long hitters.
birdie

A player hits the birdie over the net during a badminton match.

Noun
  1. badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
  2. (golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole
Verb
  1. shoot in one stroke under par

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