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face angle

American  

noun

Geometry.
  1. the angle formed by two successive edges of a polyhedron.


Etymology

Origin of face angle

First recorded in 1910–15

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It also features a six-way adjustable hosel that alters loft by plus/minus one degree and changes face angle from one-degree closed to one-degree open.

From Golf Digest Jan. 9, 2017

For typical golfers, a closed face angle adds loft, and it helps shots that fade stay more on-line and roll more.

From Golf Digest Jul. 18, 2016

You can quibble with how a closed face angle looks, but not how it works.

From Golf Digest Jul. 18, 2016

In the standard setup, the face angle is slightly open to match the preference of better players. 

From Golf Digest Oct. 16, 2013

The platform connects to your PC with a 10-foot USB cable and measures your club head speed, face angle and swing path in real time.

From Time Feb. 13, 2013

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