Birdie (Noun)
Meaning 1
(golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the golfer sunk a birdie on the 17th hole to take the lead.
- After a difficult start, she finally got back on track with a birdie on the 10th hole.
- His birdie on the final hole sealed the win and secured his spot in the tournament.
- The golfer's birdie on the par-3 12th hole was a highlight of her round.
- With a birdie on the 15th hole, he pulled within one stroke of the leader.
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Meaning 2
Badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The birdie sailed over the net, challenging my opponent's skills in badminton.
- To begin the game, a birdie is typically hit gently upwards, making it an easy target.
- Newer designs of the birdie include higher-tech materials to enhance stability in flight.
- We kept mis-hitting the birdie until it shattered, feathers floating gently down to the ground.
- Bangers started developing rips after weeks of daily usage on rough-smashed birdie battles.