"Stimpmeter" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Stimpmeters [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Stimpson + meter; it was designed by golfer Edward S. Stimpson, Sr. in 1935. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Stimpson|meter}} Blend of Stimpson + meter Head templates: {{en-noun}} Stimpmeter (plural Stimpmeters)
  1. (golf) A device that measures the speed of a golf course's putting green by applying a known force to a golf ball and measuring the distance travelled. Wikipedia link: Stimpmeter Categories (topical): Golf

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