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driving iron

American  

noun

  1. Golf. a club with a long shaft and an iron head the face of which has almost no slope, for hitting long, low drives.


Etymology

Origin of driving iron

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Herbert played wisely and conservatively, using his power to lean on a driving iron on the final two holes that eliminated trouble.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2021

A lot of guys don't like to have such a large gap with their driving iron, but I do.

From Golf Digest • Jul. 30, 2019

The Honma T//World TW-X irons got their start as a long-iron replacement club preferred by tour players as a driving iron.

From Golf Digest • Jun. 5, 2019

As well, the P790 UDI driving iron features a slot that runs from heel to toe along the sole to provide extra face flexibility, particularly on low-face impacts.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 29, 2018

She had her golf clubs with her, and essayed to prise open the lock with her driving iron, but the heavy bolt resisted all her efforts.

From A Traitor's Wooing by Hill, Headon

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