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fairway

The closely mown area of a golf hole between the teeing ground and the green.

Noun spatial_division Level 1210

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flagstick

A slender pole placed in a golf hole, usually with a flag attached, to show the hole’s location.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1210

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fore

A warning shout in golf telling people that a ball may be heading toward them.

Interjection interjection_other Level 1210

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green

In golf, the closely mown, smooth area of grass surrounding the hole, where players putt.

Noun spatial_division Level 1210

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handicap

In golf, a numerical measure of a player's ability used to adjust scores so players of different skill levels can compete fairly.

Noun quantitative_concept Level 1210

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hole

In golf, one of the numbered sections of a course, usually consisting of a teeing area, a fairway, and a green with a cup, or the cup itself.

Noun spatial_division Level 1210

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hole in one

A golf shot in which a player gets the ball into the hole with the first stroke on that hole.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1210

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hook

A golf shot that curves sharply from the player’s intended line toward the side of the golfer’s body.

Noun performance_technique Level 1210

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iron

A golf club with a metal head, used mainly for middle-distance shots.

Noun tool Level 1210

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links

A golf course built on coastal land, typically characterized by sandy soil, dunes, and few trees.

Noun place_name Level 1210

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match play

A golf format in which players or teams compete to win individual holes, with the winner determined by the number of holes won rather than the total n...

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1210

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mulligan

An unofficial second shot allowed in golf after a poor first shot, usually without counting the first shot on the scorecard.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1210

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par

In golf, the standard number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to take to complete a hole or course.

Noun quantitative_concept Level 1210

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putt

A gentle golf stroke made on the green to roll the ball toward or into the hole.

Noun performance_technique Level 1210

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putter

A golf club designed for rolling the ball into the hole on the green.

Noun tool Level 1210

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rough

The longer grass bordering the fairway on a golf course, where shots are generally harder to play.

Noun plant_part Level 1210

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round

A complete game of golf played over a set number of holes, usually 18.

Noun process_event Level 1210

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shaft

A long, narrow part of a golf club between the grip and the clubhead.

Noun tool Level 1210

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slice

In golf, a shot that curves sideways away from the golfer’s strong-hand side, usually because of sidespin.

Noun performance_technique Level 1210

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stroke

An attempt in golf to strike the ball with a club, whether or not the ball is hit; it counts as one stroke under the rules.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1210

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stroke play

A golf format in which each player or team counts the total number of strokes taken to complete the round, and the lowest total wins.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1210

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tee

In golf, a small peg that supports the ball for the first stroke of a hole, or the designated starting area from which that stroke is played.

Noun tool Level 1210

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tee off

To play the first shot of a golf hole, usually from the teeing area.

Verb physical_action Level 1210

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wedge

A golf club with a highly lofted face, used for short, high shots, often to get the ball onto the green or out of a hazard.

Noun tool Level 1210

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atari

In go, a position in which a stone or group has only one liberty and can be captured on the opponent’s next move.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1211

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eye

An empty point on a Go board surrounded by one player's stones.

Noun spatial_division Level 1211

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fuseki

The opening stage of a game of Go, when players place stones to develop influence and territory across the board.

Noun process_event Level 1211

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go

A strategy board game in which two players place black and white stones on a grid to surround territory.

Noun activity Level 1211

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goban

The board used to play go, on which players place their stones at the intersections of a grid.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1211

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gote

In Go, a move or sequence that leaves the opponent with the initiative because it does not force an immediate reply.

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1211

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group

A set of stones of the same color connected to one another orthogonally on the Go board.

Noun collection_things Level 1211

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handicap

In Go, a stone or set of stones placed on the board before play to give the weaker player an advantage and balance the players' differing strengths.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1211

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joseki

A standard sequence of moves in a local area of a Go board that is considered balanced for both players.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1211

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ko

A repeating capture pattern in go in which a player may not immediately recapture the same stone and recreate the previous board position.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1211

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komi

In go, a number of points added to White’s score to compensate for Black’s first-move advantage.

Noun quantitative_concept Level 1211

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ladder

A repeating diagonal sequence in go in which one player chases an opposing stone or group toward the edge of the board, capturing it if it cannot esca...

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1211

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liberty

An empty point directly next to a stone or connected group of stones in go, which must be occupied or removed to capture them.

Noun spatial_division Level 1211

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life and death

In Go, the status of a group as either able to remain on the board permanently or certain to be captured.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1211

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net

In go, a loose surrounding move that traps an opposing stone by preventing it from escaping, even though the stone is not directly adjacent to the sur...

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1211

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pass

In Go, to pass is to decline to place a stone on your turn.

Verb rule_defined_action Level 1211

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point

An intersection of lines on a Go board where a stone can be placed.

Noun spatial_division Level 1211

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seki

A position in go in which opposing groups share liberties and neither player can capture the other without putting their own group in danger.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1211

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sente

In go, the initiative that lets a player make a move requiring a response, so they can play elsewhere next.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1211

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stone

A black or white playing piece placed on an intersection of the board in the game of Go.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1211

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territory

An area of empty intersections on a Go board that a player has surrounded and therefore controls.

Noun spatial_division Level 1211

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breakdown

The contest for possession of the ball at a ruck or near a tackled player in rugby.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1212

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conversion

In rugby, a kick at goal awarded after a try, which can score additional points if successful.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1212

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drop goal

A score in rugby made by kicking the ball through the goalposts immediately after it has bounced off the ground from a drop kick.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1212

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flanker

A rugby forward who packs down on either side of the scrum in the back row.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

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fly-half

A back in rugby who usually receives the ball from the scrum-half and directs attacking play, often choosing whether to pass, kick, or run.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

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