Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hosel

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.10 in modern English

Syllables
hosel
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The portion of the head of a golf club to which the shaft of the club attaches.

noun

A semester, in the context of a course of study which should be enjoyable as opposed to required work.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Equivalent to hose + -le.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does hosel mean?
The portion of the head of a golf club to which the shaft of the club attaches.
Where does hosel come from?
Equivalent to hose + -le.

How to pronounce hosel

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