Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sand-trap
Noun
/sænd træp/
Definition
A sand-trap is an area on a golf course, usually filled with sand, that is designed to catch wayward golf balls and increase the challenge of the game.
Examples
- After hitting his ball into the sand-trap, he had to carefully plan his next shot.
- Most golfers practice their skills to avoid the sand-traps on the course.
- She managed to get her ball out of the sand-trap on her first attempt.
Meaning
It refers to a specific obstacle in golf that players must navigate around or hit out of when their ball lands in it.
Synonyms
- bunker
- hazard
- trap
