seven iron
Definition
Noun: - A type of golf club, specifically an iron, with a lofted face designed to hit the golf ball a moderate distance with a relatively high trajectory, typically used for approach shots to the green.
Usage
The "seven iron" is used by a golfer to execute a specific shot. It is selected based on the required distance and the lie of the ball. - He selected his seven iron for the 150-yard approach shot. - A good seven iron should land the ball softly on the green.
Advanced Usage
- Club Selection: The "seven iron" is part of a numbered set of irons (e.g., 3-iron through 9-iron). The number indicates the loft angle; a higher number like a seven iron has more loft than a six iron but less than an eight iron, resulting in a shorter, higher-flying shot.
- Technical Reference: In detailed golf commentary or instruction, the club is often referenced by its number.
- "Her seven iron from the fairway was the key shot of the round."
Variants and Related Words
- 7-iron: A common numerical shorthand for "seven iron".
- Mid-iron: A general, less common term sometimes used to describe mid-numbered irons like the six, seven, or eight iron.
- Pitching Wedge / Sand Wedge: Golf clubs with higher lofts, used for shorter shots than a seven iron.
Synonyms
- 7-iron (direct numerical synonym)
- Mid-iron (contextual, categorical synonym)
Related Idioms or Phrases
No specific idioms or phrasal verbs are commonly associated with the term "seven iron" itself. It is a technical piece of sports equipment.
Noun
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iron with a lofted face for hitting high shots to the green
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