Definition of «divot»

A divot is a small, often round depression or hole in the ground. It can be created by various means such as with a golf club hitting the turf while playing golf, from someone digging up soil to plant flowers or vegetables, or through natural processes like erosion caused by water runoff. The term "divot" is also used metaphorically to refer to any type of damage or loss, especially when something has been taken away or destroyed.

Usage examples

While playing golf, I accidentally hit the ground too hard with my club and made a large divot on the fairway.
The soccer field was in poor condition, with divots scattered all around, making it difficult for players to maintain their balance.
The children enjoyed collecting divots of grass from the park and using them to create miniature gardens in their backyard.
After the heavy rainstorm, the garden was left filled with divots where the water had eroded the soil.
The maintenance crew used a special tool to repair divots on the tennis court, ensuring a smooth and even playing surface.

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Sentences with «divot»

They settle along the Atlantic Coast after wintering in the Caribbean and nest in divots in the sand — what's left of it, anyway. (washingtonpost.com)
Dusty Depot has been hit by a comet and left Dusty Divot in its place. (vg247.com)
A bat routinely spent half an hour selecting a spot, clipping down horse hair if necessary, nicking out a tiny divot of flesh and then licking the wound, often while urinating, all without waking the horse. (sciencenews.org)
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Definition of «divot»

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