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mashie niblick

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft. The equivalent of a 7-iron in a modern set of clubs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

iron with a lofted face for hitting high shots to the green

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: seven iron

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: iron

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