Tee

usgb/tiː/
noun

The piece used to hold a ball up in golf before hitting it.

He put the ball on the tee before taking his shot.
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Often appears as...

  • golf tee
  • tee box
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Golf Usage

Commonly used when discussing golf, particularly the beginning of a hole.

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The professional golfer approached the tee with confidence.
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Non-physical

Refers to the abstract area or action, not just the physical object.

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After the rain, we had to move to a different tee.
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