"driving range" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: driving ranges [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} driving range (plural driving ranges)
  1. (golf) An area where golfers practice their swing, and try to hit the ball far, toward no target. Wikipedia link: driving range Categories (topical): Golf
    Sense id: en-driving_range-en-noun-IOO83t4p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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