Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sand-trap

noun

/sænd træp/

Definition

A sand-trap is a hazard area in a golf course that is filled with sand, designed to challenge players by making it difficult to hit the ball out of the sand and onto the green.

Examples

He hit his ball into the sand-trap and had to take extra care to get it out.
Despite the difficulty of the sand-trap, she managed to get her ball onto the green in just two strokes.

Meaning

In golf, a sand-trap is specifically meant to catch errant shots, requiring players to use special techniques to escape the sand and play the ball effectively.