Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small peg for golf: A "golf tee" is a short, usually pointed, peg that is pushed into the ground on a golf course. Its purpose is to hold a golf ball in a raised, stationary position off the ground for the first stroke (the drive) on each hole.

Usage

• The word "golf tee" is used as a countable noun. It refers to the specific piece of equipment used at the start of a hole.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • Before his shot, he carefully pressed the golf tee into the turf.
  • I always carry extra golf tees in my bag.
  • The golf tee lifted the ball to the perfect height for his driver.

Advanced Usage

• "To tee up": While this is a phrasal verb using "tee," it describes the action of placing a ball on a golf tee. The noun "golf tee" is the object used in this action.
  • He teed up his ball on a sturdy golf tee.

Variants and Related Words

• Tee (noun): A common shortened form of "golf tee." In the context of golf, "tee" is understood to mean "golf tee."
  • He broke his tee on that shot.
• Tee box (noun): The area on a golf course where players begin a hole, where the golf tee is placed.
• Tee off (phrasal verb): To play the first stroke from the tee box, using a golf tee.

Synonyms

• Tee peg: A less common, but direct synonym for a golf tee.

Notes

• The term "golf tee" specifically denotes the peg. It is distinct from the "tee ground" or "tee box," which is the designated area for playing the first stroke.
• Modern golf tees are typically made of wood or plastic.

Noun

1. a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground