chip shot
Definition
Noun: 1. A low, short golf shot: In golf, a "chip shot" is a low-trajectory, short-distance approach shot typically played from near the green, where the ball spends more time rolling on the ground than flying in the air. Its primary purpose is to land the ball on the putting surface and let it roll towards the hole.
Usage
The term "chip shot" is used specifically in the context of golf to describe a particular type of short game stroke. * The golfer chose a chip shot to get the ball over the fringe and onto the green. * Her chip shot landed softly and rolled straight into the cup for a birdie. * He practiced his chip shots for an hour to improve his short game.
Advanced Usage
- "To play a chip shot": This is the standard verb collocation for executing this shot.
- With the pin close to the edge, she decided to play a delicate chip shot.
Variants and Related Words
- Chip (verb/noun): The action of hitting a chip shot, or the shot itself in an abbreviated form.
- He chipped the ball close to the hole. (verb)
- That was a great chip! (noun)
- Pitch shot: A related but different golf shot. A pitch shot has a higher trajectory and more backspin, causing the ball to stop more quickly on the green, unlike the lower, rolling chip shot.
Synonyms
- Short approach shot: A more general descriptive term.
- Bump and run: A very similar type of low, running shot, often used interchangeably with "chip shot" in some contexts.
Related Phrases
- Chip and putt: A common sequence in golf where a player hits a chip shot followed by a putt to complete the hole.
- He saved par with a great chip and putt.
Noun
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(golf) a low running approach shot
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