driving iron
Americannoun
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
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
The best advice on driving, iron play, short game, playing strategy, even golf-specific fitness.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 29, 2019
“It’s top of mind for them throughout the year, and when we talk about things in the fall like a driving iron, wedge grind or whatever, Augusta always comes up,” said Schomin.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 9, 2019
Shallow wells made by driving iron tubes with well points into the subsoil water are preferable to dug wells.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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