divot

Meanings

• noun

  A small hollow or indentation in the ground, especially one made by the removal of turf or soil.

  - "After hitting a wayward shot, his ball landed in a divot on the fairway."
  - "The golfer carefully repaired the divots on the green."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪvət/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with divot
glove , dove , above

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Variants

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divot , divots

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Etymology

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From Middle English divot, dimoot, probably of imitative origin.

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Trivia

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1. Divots were originally used as a measure of distance in golf, with a golfer expected to cover the length of three divots in a single stroke.

2. Divots can be used as a natural fertilizer, as they contain nutrients from the soil and grass.

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Related Concepts

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1. golf: Divots are a common occurrence in golf and are repaired as part of maintaining the golf course.

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Culture

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In golf, divots are repaired to maintain the integrity of the course and prevent damage to the grass.

How to Memorize "divot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small hole in the ground, like a cup.
   - Visualize a golf ball hitting the ground and creating a divot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'divot' with 'golf' and 'grass'.
   - Think of a small hole in the ground made by a golf ball.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Divots are 'dents' in the 'golf' course.

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