club-head
Definition
Noun: - The striking part of a golf club: The component of a golf club, typically made of metal or wood, that is designed to make contact with the ball during a swing.
Usage
- The term "club-head" specifically refers to the physical, weighted end of the golf club. It is a compound noun formed from "club" and "head".
- It is used to discuss the part of the equipment that impacts the ball, often in contexts of equipment technology, swing mechanics, or rules.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- "Club-head speed": A technical term in golf referring to the velocity of the club-head as it strikes the ball, a key factor in driving distance.
- Professional golfers can generate incredible club-head speed.
Variants and Related Words
- Clubhead (noun): An alternative, often single-word, spelling with the same meaning.
- Driver head / Putter head / Iron head (nouns): More specific terms for the club-head of particular types of golf clubs (e.g., drivers, putters, irons).
Synonyms
- Club face: While often used interchangeably in casual speech, "club face" more precisely refers to the grooved, front striking surface of the club-head.
- Head of the club: A descriptive phrase with identical meaning.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To get a good look at the club-head: An informal phrase suggesting a golfer made solid contact with the ball, seeing the club-head through the impact zone.
- On that perfect shot, I really got a good look at the club-head.
Noun
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(golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball
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