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sclaff
[sklaf]
verb (used with object)
to scrape (the ground) with the head of the club just before impact with the ball.
verb (used without object)
to sclaff the ground with the club.
noun
a sclaffing stroke.
sclaff
/ æ /
verb
Also: duff.to cause (the club) to hit (the ground behind the ball) when making a stroke
noun
a sclaffing stroke or shot
Other 51Թ Forms
- sclaffer noun
- ˈڴڱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sclaff1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sclaff1
Example Sentences
The "sclaff" he struck off that 5th tee bore a strong resemblance to a wounded bird.
When, as often happens, this is done too suddenly, a sclaff is the result.
AND some we loved, the feeblest with a Club, Ordain’d to sclaff, to foozle, and to flub, Have turned in Cards a Round or two before, And played that final Green without a Rub.
Oh, would that such mishaps might fall On Laidlay or Macfie, That they might toe or heel the ball, And sclaff along like me!
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