midiron

[ mid-ahy-ern ]
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nounGolf.
  1. a club with an iron head the face of which has more slope than a driving iron but less slope than a mid-mashie.

Origin of midiron

1
First recorded in 1900–05; mid- + iron
  • Also called number two iron.

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How to use midiron in a sentence

  • A midiron for his second put him in position for another four, and again brought his score to even threes.

    Murder in Any Degree | Owen Johnson
  • "Probably a white egret," he remarked, knocking about in the scrub with his midiron.

    The Slayer Of souls | Robert Chambers
  • He drove with his midiron high in the air and full on the flag.

    Murder in Any Degree | Owen Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for midiron

midiron

/ (ˈmɪdˌaɪən) /


noun
  1. golf a club, usually a No. 5, 6, or 7 iron, used for medium-length approach shots

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