Divot Definition & Meaning
divot
- noun
- (golf) the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke; "it was a good drive but the ball ended up in a divot"
- a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club)
Words that rhyme with divot
Usage tips for "divot"
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