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Meaning of "niblick" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NIBLICK

Of unknown origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NIBLICK

niblick  [ˈnɪblɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIBLICK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Niblick is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NIBLICK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Obsolete golf clubs

Early golf clubs were all made of wood. They were hand-crafted, often by the players themselves, and had no standard shape or form. As the sport of golf developed, a standard set of clubs began to take shape, with different clubs being fashioned to perform different tasks and hit various types of shot. Later, as more malleable iron became widely used for shorter range clubs, an even wider variety of clubs became available.

Definition of niblick in the English dictionary

The definition of niblick in the dictionary is a club, a no. 9 iron, giving a great deal of lift.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIBLICK


acrylic
əˈkrɪlɪk
alcoholic
ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk
catholic
ˈkæθəlɪk
click
klɪk
emblic
ˈɛmblɪk
flick
flɪk
garlic
ˈɡɑːlɪk
hydraulic
haɪˈdrɒlɪk
klick
klɪk
lick
lɪk
malik
ˈmælɪk
metabolic
ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk
metallic
mɪˈtælɪk
nonpublic
ˌnɒnˈpʌblɪk
public
ˈpʌblɪk
republic
rɪˈpʌblɪk
right-click
ˌraɪtˈklɪk
semipublic
ˌsɛmɪˈpʌblɪk
slick
slɪk
symbolic
sɪmˈbɒlɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIBLICK

nib
nibbed
nibbing
nibble
nibbler
nibbles
nibblingly
Nibelung
Nibelungen
Nibelungenlied
niblike
nibs
NIC
nicad
Nicaea
Nicaean
NICAM
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan
niccolite

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIBLICK

bootlick
cat-lick
chick flick
cowlick
deer lick
double-click
killick
left-click
melick
oil slick
pay-per-click
point-and-click
rollick
salt lick
Schlick
shashlick
skin flick
super-slick
ultraslick
unslick

Synonyms and antonyms of niblick in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «niblick» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIBLICK

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

Translator English - Chinese

niblick
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

niblick
570 millions of speakers

English

niblick
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निबलिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

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niblick
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Niblick
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

niblick
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গল্ফখেলার লাঠি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

niblick
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Niblick
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

niblick
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

niblick
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

niblick
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Niblick
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

niblick
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

niblick
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निकेलिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

golf sopası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Niblick
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Niblick
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Niblick
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

NIBLICK
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

NIBLICK
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Niblickweg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

niblick
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

niblick
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of niblick

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIBLICK»

The term «niblick» is regularly used and occupies the 65.969 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIBLICK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIBLICK»

Discover the use of niblick in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to niblick and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Captain Niblick: The World's Worst Golf Skipper
The event, at which Mashie Niblick showed up in his Captain's jacket and tie in order to cheer on his troops, showed yet again the camaraderie that golf competition engenders. He was greeted effusively by two members he had competed with ...
John Michael Wade, 2014
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The Profitable Consultant: Starting, Growing, and Selling ...
This is a new mind-set, one that is totally compatible with my concept of becoming a profitable consultant.
Jay Niblick, 2013
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The Historical Dictionary of Golfing Terms: From 1500 to the ...
1860 (2) iron niblick or track- iron, c. 1860 (3)T. Stewart, 1890 (4) Berwick, c. 1925 supernumerary in the pack of an oldster. It is called a NIBLICK; has a tough yet effective driving shaft; and an exceedingly small head well-spooned back. Its use ...
Peter Davies, 2005
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Catalog of Copyright Entries: Works of art...
Niblick cut shot finish, 1109. — Niblick cut shot, stance and address, 1159. — Pitching stymie, 1181.— Putting. 1175. Massy (Arnaud) : Massy (Arnaud), 070. Hunker shot, out, 607. — Bunker shot, top of swing. 668.— Cleek, finish. 648.
‎1918
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Antique Golf Collectibles: A Price and Reference Guide
Iron, lofter, and niblick. “F” SERIES LINE GROOVES IRONS $35 $45 $90 Patented 1-3-1922. 2 through 9 irons. “F” numbers marked on sole at toe. *** Spalding manufactured the Robert T Jones, Jr. irons with HICKORY shafts in very limited ...
Chuck Furjanic, 2003
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Towards Zero
"What / don't like is the niblick." "The niblick?" asked Mitchell, slightly puzzled. " Yes, sir, or alternatively, the bell. The bell or the niblick—not both." He went on in his slow careful voice. "What do we think actually happened? Did Mr. Strange go  ...
Agatha Christie, 1980
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The Boys of Nepera Park: Ain't No Law of God Or Man North of ...
RATGOLF Do you know what a Niblick is? How about a Mashie Niblick? Well a Niblick is a golf club (a nine iron) that can lift a golf ball out of the rough or a sand trap at St. Andrews Golf Club neat as you please, and can loft a rat up, out and ...
Art Odell, 2012
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#700 Heritage Sports Collectibles Golf Auction Catalog
"Mammoth niblick" manufactured by Cochranes Ltd. in Edinburgh. Scotland. This interesting collectible has an oversize stainless head with dot punched scoring, Cochranes rope or bowline (courtesy Jeff Ellis. The Clubmaker's Artl mark, ...
Ivy Press, James L. Halperin (Editor), 2004
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Popular Mechanics
Didn't have feel of niblick for accuracy, but chipped within 6 feet. Bogied with my clubs. with hickory. Good distance but poor control. Would have liked a chipping wedge for this hole with hickories, but used niblick twice for bogie. SAND TRAP ...
10
Dictionary of Alaska Place Names
Arch.; 55°04' N, 132°05' W; (map 4). Var. Niblick Anchorage. Named in 1885 by Lt. Comdr. R. C. Clover, USN, for Ens. Albert Parker Niblack, USN, a member of his party. This name was later shown erroneously as “Niblick” on Brit. Adm. Chart  ...
Donald J. Orth, 1967

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIBLICK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term niblick is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lee Ranaldo documentary 'In Doubt, Shadow Him!' confirmed for …
will also feature appearances from DNA's Ikue Mori, Nels Cline, guitarist Alan Licht, Phill Niblick, Robin Rimbaud (Scanner), poet John Giorno, ... «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Fairfax County crime report
Niblick Dr. SE, 100 block, 6:45 p.m. July 12. Jewelry was taken from a bedroom in a residence. Maple Ave. E., 300 block, 7:10 p.m. July 3. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Longmont Home Sales
John Spine — 4081 Niblick Drive, John and Jill Olson, $825,000. Michael and Susan Fleitman — 8649 Portico Lane, Stephen and Shannon ... «Longmont Times-Call, Jul 15»
4
Red Barn estate official: 'Owners got an offer they couldn't refuse'
"I bought a niblick golf club, a golf book and this sign that says, 'Joseph's Room,'" said Joseph Denaro of Norwalk. "I have to be honest, I didn't ... «Thehour.com, Jul 15»
5
Has The Open given you golf fever.. why not visit one of these …
This charming ancient links is a real throwback to the days of the mashie niblick and feather ball. Tucked away at the end of a small private road ... «Scotland Now, Jul 15»
6
Vienna Crime: Burglary of Microwave and HVAC, Shoplifting of Cold …
Burglary 15-006779 100 Block Niblick Drive, SE July 12 between 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. A resident reported he and his wife had been out for ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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The Open 2015: The 'baffing spoon', 'niblick' and other weird names …
This year's Open Championship is under way and to the uninitiated or the casual viewer, golf may seem like a confusing sport. It is not always ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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The Open 2015: St Andrews holds special place in the heart of …
... Morris peering out through the clubhouse bay windows, heavy-duty binoculars in one hand and a hickory-shafted mashie niblick in the other. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Boulder, Broomfield County trust deeds, deeds: July 13, 2015
David O. and Nell B. Box, Sharon M. and Paul D. Atcheson, 4051 Niblick Drive, Longmont, 6/26/2015, $700,000. Timothy L. and Tracy C. «Boulder Daily Camera, Jul 15»
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Shortstop featured playoffs, epic matches
Golfers know Whiteaker from his years as the pro at the course and now from his presence at Niblick's Bar and Grill. Bark had a storied high ... «Ashland Daily Press, Jul 15»

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