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
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
Chappell also added a TaylorMade P790 UDI driving iron to his arsenal.
From Golf Digest • Oct. 15, 2018
The Oechelh�user engine, which is built in Great Britain by Messrs Beardmore of Glasgow, has attained considerable success in driving blowing pumps for blast furnaces, in producing electric light, and in driving iron rolling mills.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various
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