Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

match play

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.00 in modern English

Syllables: match -play
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play.

Uncountable

noun

A knockout competition between two single bowlers.

Uncountable

noun

The playing of a competitive match, as opposed to training and practice.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does match play mean?: A scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play.

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