What is another word for niblick?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪblɪk] (IPA)

The word "niblick" is a term that has largely lost its relevance in modern times. It was originally a golfing term, referring to a club used for short approaches and pitch shots. Today, the term is rarely used, and most people would instead use the more common term "wedge" to describe this type of golf club. In fact, "niblick" is sometimes used as a synonym for "wedge," although this usage is uncommon. Other potential synonyms might include "pitching wedge," "sand wedge," or "lob wedge," which are all specific types of wedges used for different types of shots around the green.

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What are the hypernyms for Niblick?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Niblick?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for niblick (as nouns)

Usage examples for Niblick

I went out and bought a new brassie to replace the one destroyed by the experimenting Rocksworth youth, and before I got through with it had a new putter, a niblick and a spoon, neither of which I needed for the excellent reason that I already possessed a half dozen of each.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon
Meanwhile, Mr. Brewster was performing prodigies with a niblick which he had extracted, at full run, from a bag opportunely resting against the hat-rack.
"The Unspeakable Perk"
Samuel Hopkins Adams
Of course, strictly speaking, I ought to have used a niblick, but-" "Do you mean to say, Reggie, that, with such an excellent opportunity, you did not ask Maud to marry you?"
"A Damsel in Distress"
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

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