Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of golf club: "number one wood" refers specifically to a golf club, historically made of wood, with a nearly vertical face. It is designed for hitting the ball long distances, typically from the starting point (the tee) on a hole.

Usage

• The term "number one wood" is used in the sport of golf to identify a specific club in a player's set. It is synonymous with the modern term "driver." It is used for the initial shot on most holes to achieve maximum distance.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He selected his number one wood for the long par-5 hole.
  • The golfer's number one wood had a large, modern clubhead made of titanium.

Advanced Usage

• While "number one wood" is a traditional term, in contemporary golf, this club is almost universally called a driver. The "number one" designation indicates it is the longest club with the lowest loft in the set of "woods."

Variants and Related Words

• Driver (n): The modern term for a number one wood.
  • She hit a perfect drive with her new driver.
• Wood (n): A category of golf clubs originally made with wooden heads, now often made of metal. Clubs are numbered (e.g., 3-wood, 5-wood).
  • He used a 3-wood for his second shot on the fairway.

Synonyms

• Driver: The primary synonym in modern golf terminology.
• 1-wood: An alternative numerical designation.

Notes

• The phrase "number one wood" is a compound noun. The core word being explained is the full compound term. It is not typically broken down into separate meanings for "number," "one," and "wood" in this specific golfing context.

Noun

1. a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee