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dogleg

dog·leg

UK/ˈdɒɡlɛɡ/ US/ˈdɔɡˌlɛɡ/ uncommon us

noun

1.

angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog

2.

a golf hole with a sharp angle in the fairway

Origin

The noun is derived from dog + leg, referring to the shape of the hind leg of a dog. The verb is derived from the noun.

Phrases

  • offset T-intersection

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