Eagled: meaning, definitions and examples

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eagled

 

[ หˆiหษกษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

golf terminology

In golf, to 'eagle' means to complete a hole two strokes under par. This is considered a significant achievement for golfers, as it showcases their skill and ability to play a hole exceptionally well. Achieving an eagle can have a major positive impact on a golfer's score, helping to lower their overall performance. It is often celebrated among players, and is seen as a mark of excellence during a round.

Synonyms

birdie, par, score an eagle

Examples of usage

  • He scored an eagle on the par 5 hole.
  • Getting an eagle is quite rare in golf.
  • She celebrated her eagle during the tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "eagled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกguila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ elang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orzeล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒผใ‚ฐใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกguila

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kartal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ˆ˜๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏั€ะบั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qartal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกguila

Etymology

The term 'eagle' in golf originated in the early 20th century. It is believed to have been coined in the United States around 1910. The word 'eagle' itself is derived from the name of the large bird known for its keen eyesight and exceptional flying abilities. In golf, the term 'eagle' symbolizes the excellence and skill required to achieve a score that is significantly better than the standard. The concept of achieving an eagle has since become a part of golfing culture, and is a term many players aspire to accomplish during their rounds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,924, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.