noun
a high approach shot in golf
• Syn: ↑pitch
• Hypernyms: ↑approach, ↑approach shot
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noun : an approach stroke in golf in which the ball is lofted to the green with backspin so that the ball rolls very little after striking the green — compare chip shot
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Golf.
a shot in which the ball is hit high into the air and with backspin to ensure little roll upon landing, used in approaching the green. Cf. chip shot.
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noun, pl ⋯ shots [count]
golf : a high shot that is made from an area near the green
She hit a pitch shot onto the green.
— called also pitch
Useful english dictionary. 2012.