Japanese word

ウッド

Pronunciation

Romajiuddo

Meaning

  • nounwood

Example

このホールではウッドを使います。ko no hō ru de wa u ddo o tsuka i ma su

I use a wood on this hole.

Illustration for ウッド (wood)

More examples

ティーショットでは、ウッドを選びました。tī sho tto de wa u ddo o era bi ma shi ta

I chose a wood for the tee shot.

Core concept

Describes a golf club used for long shots, especially when distance matters more than precise control.

Common phrases

  • ウッドで打つu ddo de u tsu

    hit with a wood

  • ウッドを使うu ddo o tsuka u

    use a wood

Definition in Japanese

ゴルフで、長い距離を打つために用いる、打球面の大きなクラブ。go ru fu de naga i kyo ri o u tsu ta me ni mochi i ru da kyū men no ō ki na ku ra bu

Word origin

ウッド (uddo) comes from English wood, the word for the hard material from trees, because early golf clubs of this type had wooden heads.

Usage tips

  • Modern golf woods are often made from metal or composite materials, so the name refers to the club category rather than its material.

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