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bent grass


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of grass that bends easily when walked upon, often used in the cultivation of golf greens.

    - "The bent grass on the golf course was soft and pliable underfoot."
    - "Bent grass is commonly used for creating smooth, level surfaces in lawns and sports fields."

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bent , bent grass , bent grasses
Etymology
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The name 'bent grass' comes from the fact that this type of grass bends easily when pressure is applied.


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  1. Bent grass is actually a genus of grasses, with the scientific name Agrostis.

  2. Bent grass was first used for golf greens in Scotland in the late 1800s.

  3. Bent grass greens require regular maintenance, including frequent mowing and watering, to maintain their smooth, level surface.


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  1. Poa annua: Poa annua, also known as annual bluegrass, is a common weed that can grow in bent grass greens. It is often difficult to completely eradicate from bent grass greens due to its ability to spread through seeds.


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Bent grass is widely used in the cultivation of golf greens due to its ability to provide a smooth, consistent surface for putting. It is also commonly used in the maintenance of other types of turf, such as lawns and sports fields.

How to Memorize "bent grass"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine standing on a golf green and observing the grass bend slightly under your feet. Visualize the soft, pliable texture of the grass as you walk on it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bent' with the idea of flexibility or pliability. Remember that bent grass is a type of grass that bends easily.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'bent' with 'bends easily'. Remember that bent grass is a type of grass that bends easily when pressure is applied.


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