back nine

(American) 1. the backside, buttocks, especially if large or prominent. This term from black American usage became popularised via the rap lyrics to ‘Baby Got Back’ by ...

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Animals; Dogs

The area of a dog's body extending from the withers to the croup.

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Animals; Horses

A two-beat diagonal gait in reverse.

The Masters

Sports; Golf

The Masters is a major professional golf tournament held annually at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Taking place during the first full week of April, it is the ...

Crowne Plaza Invitational

Sports; Golf

The Crowne Plaza Invitational is a PGA golf tournament played annually in May in Fort Worth, Texas on the course at the Colonial Country Club. It is one of five invitation only ...

pitch-and-putt

Sports; Golf

A game of golf played on a very small course.

conceded putt

Sports; Golf

A conceded putt occurs when the a player concedes that their opponent will make the shot. The opponent is then allowed to pick up his or her ball without taking the final stroke ...

tee shot

Sports; Golf

Also known as the drive, it is the first shot taken from the tee area, regardless of whether a ball is placed on a tee or not.

shank

Sports; Golf

To strike the ball with the part of the club head where the heel is joined to the shaft.

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Giant hogweed

The giant hogweed is a plant known for its height, commonly growing to 2 to 5 metres (roughly 6 to 15 feet). This plant is also characterised by its ...