noun
(golf) a low running approach shot
• Syn: ↑chip
• Hypernyms: ↑approach, ↑approach shot
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noun : a short usually low approach shot in golf that lofts the ball to the green and allows it to roll — called also pitch-and-run shot; compare pitch shot
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Golf.
a shot that is purposely hit fairly high into the air and is meant to roll upon landing, used in approaching the green. Also called pitch-and-run shot, pitch-and-run.
Cf. pitch shot.
[1905-10]
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chip shot noun (golf)
A shot, usu from close to the green, giving the ball a low trajectory so that it runs forward on pitching
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Main Entry: ↑chip
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chip shot,
Golf. a short, lofted approach shot, played near the putting green, especially with wrist motion; chip.
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n. Golf a stroke at which the ball is or must be chipped into the air
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noun, pl ⋯ shots [count]
1 golf : a very short shot that is made from an area near the green
She hit a chip shot onto the green.
2 soccer + rugby : a short kick that lifts a ball high in the air
He kicked a chip shot over the goalie's head.
3 American football : a short and easy field goal
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.