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"A poor golf shot, where the club hits the ground before it hits the ball."
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"(golf) A poor golf shot, where the club hits the ground before it hits the ball."
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"A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise."
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"(Scotland) A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise."
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"A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper."
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"To scuff or shuffle along."
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"(Scotland) To scuff or shuffle along."
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"(Scotland) A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise."
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"A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper."
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"To scuff or shuffle along."
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