Meanings
nounstroke play (uncountable)
- uncountablegolfA scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.
Synonyms: medal play
- uncountableball gamesBatting, especially excellent batting.
Greg Chappell: the master bastman. Enthralled crowds all over the world with his glorious strokeplay.
1990, Ashes: Battles and Bellylaughs, Byron Bay: Swan Publishing, page 207
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.
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