divot
divot
Definition
divot (div′ət)
noun
- Scot. a thin slice of turf used as for roofing
- Golf a lump of turf dislodged by a player's club in making a stroke
Etymology: Scot dial. < ?
divot
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- replace: Follow the Code of Conduct and use a small trowel and replace divots neatly.
- hit: Sadly for him, it hit a divot, taking a big bobble in the process.
- repair: Day 1: Repaired all divots on all the tees, finished 10:30.
- take: It is near impossible to take divots and the course therefore can be tough on muscles, joints and bones.
Adjective modifier
- great: We want to cut the grass not tear great divots out of it like like an England goalkeeper.
Modifies a noun
- repair: Top dressing The predominantly green color of processed sand is a distinct advantage in top dressing, particularly for divot repairs.
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