
Divot
Golf Origin
Primarily used in golf where striking the ball can remove a patch of grass.
When hitting the golf ball, I accidentally created a large divot.
Replace after play
In golf, good etiquette means replacing the divot to help the grass heal.
After taking a divot, she replaced it and tamped it down.
Not always literal
Figuratively, 'divot' can refer to any small area that's been gouged out.
Moving the heavy table left a divot in the soft wood floor.
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