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Any accidental deflection of the ball by an outside agency (spectator, caddie etc); the ball is played without penalty from where it comes to rest
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Rub of the green — Rub Rub, n. [Cf. W. rhwb. See Rub, v,t,] 1. The act of rubbing; friction. [1913 Webster] 2. That which rubs; that which tends to hinder or obstruct motion or progress; hindrance; obstruction, an impediment; especially, a difficulty or obstruction … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
the rub of the green — ► the rub of the green 1) Golf an accidental or unpredictable influence on the course or position of the ball. 2) good fortune. Main Entry: ↑rub … English terms dictionary
(the) rub of the green — mainly British if you have the rub of the green, you have good luck, especially in a sports competition. This player hasn t had the rub of the green in the last few tournaments … New idioms dictionary
rub of the green — something happening to a golf ball in play that affects its course or status not caused by a player or caddie involved in the match * * * Golf any accidental or unpredictable influence on the course or position of the ball ■ good fortune, esp. as … Useful english dictionary
the rub of the green — 1》 Golf an accidental or unpredictable influence on the course or position of the ball. 2》 good fortune. → rub … English new terms dictionary
the green — Chance events over which one has no control (orig an outside interference with the ball in golf) ● rub … Useful english dictionary
rub — ► VERB (rubbed, rubbing) 1) apply firm pressure to (a surface) with a repeated back and forth motion. 2) move to and fro against a surface while pressing or grinding against it. 3) apply with a rubbing action. 4) (rub down) dry, smooth, or clean… … English terms dictionary
Rub — Rub, n. [Cf. W. rhwb. See Rub, v,t,] 1. The act of rubbing; friction. [1913 Webster] 2. That which rubs; that which tends to hinder or obstruct motion or progress; hindrance; obstruction, an impediment; especially, a difficulty or obstruction… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rub iron — Rub Rub, n. [Cf. W. rhwb. See Rub, v,t,] 1. The act of rubbing; friction. [1913 Webster] 2. That which rubs; that which tends to hinder or obstruct motion or progress; hindrance; obstruction, an impediment; especially, a difficulty or obstruction … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rub — [c]/rʌb / (say rub) verb (rubbed, rubbing) –verb (t) 1. to subject (an object) to pressure and friction, especially in order to clean, smooth, polish, etc. 2. to move, spread, or apply (something) with pressure and friction over something else. 3 …
