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dogleg

The correct spelling is dogleg.

How to pronounce dogleg

/ˈdɒɡlɛɡ/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɒɡlɛɡ/

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The correct spelling is dogleg. A sharp bend in the fairway (before the hole)

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sharp bend in the fairway (before the hole)
  2. 2.A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards.
  3. 3.A sharp bend in a canyon or ravine.

verb

  1. 1.To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back in original direction, such as down, right, down.

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