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Divot

usgb/ˈdɪvət/Volume
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Golf OriginPlay
Primarily used in golf where striking the ball can remove a patch of grass. SlideWhen hitting the golf ball, I accidentally created a large divot.
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Replace after playPlay
In golf, good etiquette means replacing the divot to help the grass heal. SlideAfter taking a divot, she replaced it and tamped it down.
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Not always literalPlay
Figuratively, 'divot' can refer to any small area that's been gouged out. SlideMoving the heavy table left a divot in the soft wood floor.
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