NIBLICK

niblick, nine iron

(noun) an iron with considerable loft

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

niblick (plural niblicks)

(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club with a large highly lofted head. Replaced by a sand iron or wedge in a modern set of clubs.

Verb

niblick (third-person singular simple present niblicks, present participle niblicking, simple past and past participle niblicked)

(golf, ambitransitive) To strike, or take a shot, with a niblick.

Source: Wiktionary


Nib"lick, n.

Definition: A kind of golf stick used to lift the ball out of holes, ruts, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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