SCLAFF

sclaff

(noun) a poor golf stroke in which the club head hits the ground before hitting the ball

sclaff

(verb) strike (the ground) in making a sclaff

sclaff

(verb) strike (a golf ball) such that the ground is scraped first

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

sclaff (plural sclaffs)

(golf) A poor golf shot, where the club hits the ground before it hits the ball.

(Scotland) A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.

A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper.

Verb

sclaff (third-person singular simple present sclaffs, present participle sclaffing, simple past and past participle sclaffed)

(golf) To perform such a shot.

(Scotland) To scuff or shuffle along.

Source: Wiktionary

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Sclaff, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sclaffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sclaffing.] [Orig. uncert.]

1. To scuff or shuffle along. [Scot.]

2. (Golf) To scrape the ground with the sole of the club, before striking the ball, in making a stroke.

Sclaff, n. [Scot.]

1. A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.

2. (Golf) The stroke made by one who sclaffs.

3. A thin, solid substance, esp. a thin shoe or slipper.

Sclaff, v. t. (Golf)

Definition: To scrape (the club) on the ground, in a stroke, before hitting the ball; also, to make (a stroke) in that way.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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