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match play

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun match play has 1 sense
  1. match play - golf scoring by holes won
    --1 is a kind of
    golf, golf game

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Match Play

Description

Match play is a type of competition in sports or games where individuals or teams compete against each other to win specific matches, instead of accumulating points over a period of time. It is commonly used in golf, tennis, and other sports that involve head-to-head competition.

Senses and Usages

1. Golf

In golf, match play refers to a scoring system where each hole is a separate match, with the player or team completing the hole with the fewest strokes winning that particular match. The overall winner is determined by the number of matches won.

Example sentence: In yesterday's golf tournament, John and Susan competed in a thrilling match play, with John emerging as the winner.

2. Tennis

In tennis, match play involves a competition where players or teams compete against each other in a series of sets and games, aiming to win the majority of sets to win the match.

Example sentence: The intense match play between the two professional tennis players lasted for over three hours, with Maria eventually securing victory.

3. General Usage

Outside of specific sports, match play can also refer to any type of head-to-head competition or game where participants aim to win individual matches.

Example sentence: The local chess club organizes a regular match play event, bringing together avid players from the community.

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