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Meaning of "matchplay" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MATCHPLAY

matchplay  [ˈmætʃˌpleɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATCHPLAY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Matchplay is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MATCHPLAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Match play

Match play is a scoring system for golf in which a player, or team, earns a point for each hole in which they have bested their opponents; this is as opposed to stroke play, in which the total number of strokes is counted over one or more rounds of 18 holes. In professional golf, a small number of notable tournaments use the match play scoring system.

Definition of matchplay in the English dictionary

The definition of matchplay in the dictionary is relating to match play.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MATCHPLAY


airplay
ˈɛəˌpleɪ
cosplay
ˈkɒsˌpleɪ
counterplay
ˈkaʊntəˌpleɪ
downplay
ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ
endplay
ˈɛndˌpleɪ
foreplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
fourplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
gameplay
ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ
gunplay
ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ
hand-play
ˈhændˌpleɪ
horseplay
ˈhɔːsˌpleɪ
interplay
ˈɪntəˌpleɪ
photoplay
ˈfəʊtəʊˌpleɪ
quadplay
ˈkwɒdˌpleɪ
replay
ˈriːˌpleɪ
screenplay
ˈskriːnˌpleɪ
stroke-play
ˈstrəʊkˌpleɪ
swordplay
ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ
teleplay
ˈtelɪˌpleɪ
wordplay
ˈwɜːdˌpleɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATCHPLAY

matchboard
matchbook
matchbox
matched sample
matched-pairs design
matcher
matchet
matching
matchless
matchlessly
matchlessness
matchlock
matchmake
matchmaker
matchmaking
matchmark
matchstick
matchsticks
matchup
matchwood

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATCHPLAY

by-play
child´s play
display
fair play
firework display
LED display
net play
one-act play
play
play-by-play
plug and play
plug-and-play
power play
redisplay
role-play
screen display
stroke play
three-act play
triple play
uplay

Synonyms and antonyms of matchplay in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «matchplay» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATCHPLAY

Find out the translation of matchplay to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of matchplay from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «matchplay» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

比洞赛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

matchplay
570 millions of speakers

English

matchplay
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

matchplay
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

matchplay
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мэтчплей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

matchplay
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

matchplay
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

match-play
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perlawanan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Matchplay
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

matchplay
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

matchplay
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Matchplay
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Matchplay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Matchplay
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सामनावीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

matchplay
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

matchplay
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Matchplay
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Метчплей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prin găuri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

matchplay
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Matchplay
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

matchspel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Matchplay
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of matchplay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATCHPLAY»

The term «matchplay» is regularly used and occupies the 106.378 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATCHPLAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about matchplay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATCHPLAY»

Discover the use of matchplay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to matchplay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Matchplay: A New Adult Romance
This NEW ADULT ROMANCE contains language and content indented for adult readers (18+).
Dakota Madison, 2013
2
American Casino Guide
A rule of thumb to figure out the value of a matchplay coupon is to cut the amount in half and subtract the house edge, which averages around 3%, depending on the game, the bet, and/or your skill level. I usually just subtract 10 cents on a $5 ...
Steve Bourie, Anthony Curtis, Bob Dancer, 2005
3
The Complete Golfer's Handbook
OTHER MAJOR MATCHPLAY AND TEAM EVENTS 4 5 5 5T7T7T6 6T6T6 3 J4J4T5T5 4T4T4T4T4 5 3 .Sere BaHesteros holilv the Ryiler (. 'up m 1997. RYDER CUP This is possibly the most famous of all the team events and a competition in ...
Gary Player, 2003
4
Beat Blackjack Now!: The Easiest Way to Get the Edge!
Henry Tamburin: Yes, casino coupons are valuable, because you will always have the edge over the house when you use them. The most common are the matchplay, bonus blackjack, and free ace coupons. A matchplay coupon works like ...
Frank Scoblete, 2010
5
Annual Progress in Child Psychiatry and Child Development 2002
History of Firesetting and Matchplay in Each Sample Rates at each time period. Table 14.2 shows the firesetting histories of the nonpatient and patient samples based on an aggregate of child and parent reports. Nearly one third of the ...
Margaret E. Hertzig, Ellen A. Farber, 2004
6
America! What Have You Done To The Auld Game?
If golf is to be fun and not take all day long, matchplay is the way to go. In matchplay, the wonderful sportsmanship of golf is ever near the surface. Conceding the hole and giving the putt become normal behaviour. But there's always the ...
W. Eric Laing
7
The Complete Golf Manual
ADAPTABLE PLAYER Forthe last 20 years Bernhard Langer has been one of Europe's finest players—a master of both strokeplay and matchplay. score on each ofthese 12 holes: a par, for example, counts as a birdie, which gives you three ...
Steve Newell, 2010
8
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Casino Comps
Matchplay Many casinos offer firsttime visitors such goodies as $5 in credit on a slot machine or a matchplay coupon for a table game. The matchplay coupon works just like real money, but you have to spend it at the table. If you win, it's yours ...
David Apostolico, 2007
9
Golf: The Cure for a Grumpy Old Man
Strangely enough, though Iwon morethantwenty major events, I never managed to win the Matchplay Championship. But in the Ryder Cup I learned a great deal about the matchplay mental gameand the importanceofnot givingup. My Ryder ...
Peter Alliss, 2008
10
First, Last & Only: Golf
1979 The British PGA Matchplay Championship began in 1903 and until 1969 was sponsored by the News of the World. The purse for the tournament was one of the largest in the game. In 1907, the fifth competition, the semifinalists were Ted ...
Paul Donnelly, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATCHPLAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term matchplay is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Darts World Matchplay 2015: Round 2 Results, Standings, Updated …
The first four quarter-finalists of this year's World Matchplay of Darts have been decided after Peter Wright, Ian White, Michael van Gerwen and ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
Raymond van Barneveld endured more mental turmoil at World …
Raymond van Barneveld looked like he 'didn't care' in the early stages of his World Matchplay defeat by Andy Hamilton, says Wayne Mardle. «SkySports, Jul 15»
3
Gerwyn Price confident he can progress in World MatchPlay darts
FORMER Cross Keys rugby star Gerwyn Price is confident he can advance in the World MatchPlay darts tonight as he takes on world number 4 Adrian Lewis, ... «South Wales Argus, Jul 15»
4
Chisnall wins Caven thriller at World Matchplay
Dave Chisnall edged out Jamie Caven 13-11 in a BetVictor World Matchplay thriller to reach the second round in Blackpoool on Monday night. «The Visitor, Jul 15»
5
World Matchplay Darts 2015 - Mensur Suljovic shocks Terry Jenkins …
Gary Anderson is aiming to add the prestigious World Matchplay title to ... 2007 World Matchplay champion James Wade edged out Australian ... «Darts.tv, Jul 15»
6
Davies must prove she merits Solheim spot - Koch
"Holing putts is an important part of the Solheim Cup, of matchplay golf," said Koch. "I'll see Laura at the Scottish Open this week and then at the ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jul 15»
7
The Morning Sports Briefing
Phil Taylor kicked off his quest for a 16th World Matchplay darts title last night, the action continues from Blackpool tonight. Sky Sports 1 ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
8
World Matchplay Darts day three round-up
There were also wins for Matchplay debutant Keegan Brown and Dave Chisnall in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Watch the videos above to ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
9
Mensur Suljovic's oche shame with World Matchplay celebrations
Mensur Suljovic goes early! His World Matchplay celebrations were brought to an end when he realised he hadn't won. The Austrian lost his ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
10
Ledbury darts ace Terry Jenkins crashes 11-9 to Mensur Suljovic in …
Jenkins, a two-time World Matchplay finalist, led 5-2 after a brilliant 140 checkout but was on the verge of heading out of the Winter Gardens showpiece after ... «Worcester News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Matchplay [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/matchplay>. Apr 2024 ».
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