mashie niblick
Definition
Noun: * A type of golf club, specifically an iron, characterized by a lofted (angled) clubface. It is designed to hit the golf ball on a high trajectory, typically for approach shots intended to land on the putting green.
Usage
The term "mashie niblick" is a historical name for a specific golf club. It is used to refer to the club itself or to describe a shot made with it. * He selected his mashie niblick for the delicate shot over the bunker. * A well-struck mashie niblick shot can stop quickly on the green.
Advanced Usage
- The "mashie niblick" is an obsolete term from the era when golf clubs had names (like "mashie," "niblick," "spoon") rather than the modern numbered system (e.g., 7-iron, 9-iron). It corresponds most closely to a modern 7-iron or 8-iron in loft and intended use.
Variants and Related Words
- Niblick (noun): An older term for a short, lofted iron, roughly equivalent to a modern 9-iron or wedge, used for getting out of hazards or playing short shots.
- Mashie (noun): An older term for a mid-iron, roughly equivalent to a modern 5-iron.
- Lofted iron (noun phrase): A general descriptive term for any iron club with significant face angle, designed to hit the ball high.
Synonyms
- 7-iron (noun): The modern equivalent club.
- 8-iron (noun): Another possible modern equivalent.
- Approach iron (noun phrase): A descriptive term for irons used for shots to the green.
Related Idioms
- There are no specific idioms containing "mashie niblick." The term is technical and historical, not commonly used in figurative language.
Noun
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iron with a lofted face for hitting high shots to the green
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