penalty stroke
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penalty stroke
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Heck had a penalty stroke with 2:17 to go in the first overtime but Skubisz got a stick on the shot.
From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023
She was forced to take an unplayable lie at the cost of a penalty stroke.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022
Then, captain Zach Wallace converted a penalty stroke before Australia's Blake Govers scored off a penalty corner to make it 2-1 at half-time.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2022
Punch out, take what amounts to a penalty stroke and move on with your day.
From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022
He dropped for a penalty stroke, chipped to within 14 feet but missed that putt for par, settling for a bogey.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2022
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