five iron

Thân thiện

A golfer selects a five iron from the bag.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of golf club: A "five iron" is a specific golf club designed for hitting the ball medium distances, typically with a moderate loft angle. It is part of a numbered set of irons.

Usage

• The term "five iron" is used to specify a particular club from a golfer's set when planning or describing a shot.
• It is a compound noun where "five" indicates its place in the sequence of irons (e.g., three iron, four iron, five iron, etc.).

Examples

• Noun:
  • For this 170-yard shot, I think I'll use my five iron.
  • She hit a perfect approach shot with her five iron onto the green.

Advanced Usage

• The club is often referred to simply by its number in context: "He hit a five from the fairway."
• In technical discussions, its loft angle and typical distance range might be specified in relation to other irons.

Variants and Related Words

• Iron (n): The general category of golf clubs with a solid metal head, numbered from 1 to 9 (and including wedges). The "five iron" is one specific member of this set.
• Middle iron (n): A category often including the 4, 5, and 6 irons, used for medium-distance shots. The "five iron" is a quintessential middle iron.

Synonyms

• 5-iron: An equivalent numerical designation.
• Mid-iron: A less common, more descriptive term for clubs in this distance range.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• : To be skilled at hitting shots with this specific club, which requires consistent swing mechanics.

Học thuật

Noun

1. middle-distance iron

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