Niblick

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪblɪk/

Definitions of niblick

noun A type of golf club with a narrow iron head, typically used for short approach shots.

Example Sentences

A1 I found a niblick in the old golf bag.

A2 He used a niblick to chip the ball onto the green.

B1 The golfer selected a niblick from his set of clubs.

B2 She practiced her swing with the niblick at the driving range.

C1 The antique niblick was a valuable addition to his collection of golf memorabilia.

C2 The professional golfer expertly wielded the niblick to make a difficult shot.

Examples of niblick in a Sentence

formal The golfer carefully selected his niblick from his bag before addressing the ball.

informal I always have trouble using the niblick to chip onto the green.

slang I need to work on my swing with the niblick to improve my short game.

figurative She used her wit as a niblick to navigate through the tricky conversation.

Grammatical Forms of niblick

• past tense: niblicked
• plural: niblicks
• comparative: more niblick
• superlative: most niblick
• present tense: niblick
• future tense: will niblick
• perfect tense: have niblicked
• continuous tense: is niblicking
• singular: niblick
• positive degree: niblick
• infinitive: to niblick
• gerund: niblicking
• participle: niblicked

Origin and Evolution of niblick

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'niblick' originated from Scotland and was used to refer to a small iron golf club.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'niblick' became synonymous with a type of golf club with a lofted iron head, specifically used for shots requiring a high trajectory. It is now commonly known as a nine iron in modern golf terminology.