Hosel

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The portion of the head of a golf club to which the shaft of the club attaches.

    "Though largely ignored by players, hosel design is integral to the balance, feel and power of a club."

  2. 2
    A semester, in the context of a course of study which should be enjoyable as opposed to required work. slang

    "The new hosel will be using the format suggested by students."

Example

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"Though largely ignored by players, hosel design is integral to the balance, feel and power of a club."

Etymology

Equivalent to hose + -le.

Related phrases

golf club

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