Meaning of the word putt in English

What does putt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

putt

US /pʌt/

UK /pʌt/

to hit a golf ball gently and accurately into the hole

Example:

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He managed to putt the ball directly into the cup.

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She needs to putt carefully on this tricky green.

Synonym:

hole out sink tap in

a stroke made with a putter to get the ball into the hole

Example:

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He missed a crucial putt on the final hole.

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It was a long putt, but he made it.

Synonym:

stroke shot