Eagled: meaning, definitions and examples
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eagled
[ หiหษกษl ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น รกguila
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฆเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Adler
๐ฎ๐ฉ elang
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะตะป
๐ต๐ฑ orzeล
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใผใฐใซ
๐ซ๐ท aigle
๐ช๐ธ รกguila
๐น๐ท kartal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ orel
๐ธ๐ฐ orel
๐จ๐ณ ้นฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ orel
๐ฎ๐ธ รถrl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฏัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ แขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qartal
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 36921 lachrymose
- 36922 scatological
- 36923 wined
- 36924 eagled
- 36925 tyrannically
- 36926 zooid
- 36927 muscling
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