Divot

usgb/ˈdɪvət/
noun

A small piece of grass and soil that is dug out accidentally when playing sports such as golf.

He swung his golf club and made a divot in the lawn.
Visual representation of "divot" - A small piece of grass and soil that is dug out accidentally when playing sports such as golf.

Often appears as...

  • take a divot
  • replace a divot
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Golf Origin

Primarily used in golf where striking the ball can remove a patch of grass.

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When hitting the golf ball, I accidentally created a large divot.
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Replace after play

In golf, good etiquette means replacing the divot to help the grass heal.

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After taking a divot, she replaced it and tamped it down.
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Not always literal

Figuratively, 'divot' can refer to any small area that's been gouged out.

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Moving the heavy table left a divot in the soft wood floor.
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