shot hole

noun

a condition in plants in which small, rounded spots drop out of the leaves, appearing as if the leaves were riddled by shot, resulting from infection or injury.

shot hole

First recorded in 1795–1805

The bullet had gone through the gag into the jaw; that is why there was a shot-hole in the scarf, but only one shot.

The turret was now in bright flames, which flashed out furiously from window and shot-hole.

My idea of a good three-shot hole is one that stretches for 500 to 530 yards, three fine shots being wanted.

The good two-shot hole is one of the nicest and best holes on a course when it is really good.

The seventh is good, calling for a most accurate second, and the eleventh is the finest one-shot hole to be found anywhere.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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