Meaning of the word tee in English

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tee

US /tiː/
UK /tiː/
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Noun

1.

a small peg with a concave top for holding a golf ball off the ground for a person's first stroke in a game

Example:
He placed the golf ball on the tee.
The golfer used a wooden tee for his drive.
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2.

the area from which the first stroke of each hole is made

Example:
The players gathered at the first tee.
It's your turn to drive from the tee.

Verb

1.

to place (a golf ball) on a tee

Example:
He carefully teed up the ball.
You need to tee the ball higher for a better drive.
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