stroke play
"Stroke play" is a term primarily used in golf and cricket with different meanings in each sport.
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Definition
B2Golf
(technical, sport)A scoring method where the total number of strokes taken over one or more rounds determines the winner.
Example
- The tournament used stroke play to determine the champion.
- In stroke play, every stroke counts towards the final score.
C1Cricket
(sport)Batting, especially when done skillfully.
Example
- His stroke play was impeccable, earning him praise from commentators.
- The team relied on his excellent stroke play to build a strong innings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stroke play":
strike a strokedifferent strokesshort strokespower strokehair stroke