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Stymy Definition & Meaning

stymy
noun
  1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
  2. a thwarting and distressing situation
verb
  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"

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What does stymy mean?
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole a thwarting and distressing situation hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
What part of speech is stymy?
Stymy is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does stymy have?
Stymy has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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