brassie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareHistorical/Technical (Golf)
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What does “brassie” mean?
A wooden golf club, historically with a brass sole plate, used to strike the ball for long, low shots.
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Meaning and Definition
A wooden golf club, historically with a brass sole plate, used to strike the ball for long, low shots.
A historic type of golf club, the forerunner to modern fairway woods.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference; the term is equally historical in both varieties.
Connotations
Evokes traditional, classic, or hickory-shaft era golf.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both, confined to historical texts or niche golf discussions.
Grammar
How to Use “brassie” in a Sentence
He played the shot with a brassie.The brassie was his favourite club for long fairway shots.Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Might appear in historical or sports equipment studies.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used in the historical context of golf equipment and club collecting.
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Synonyms of “brassie”
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Antonyms of “brassie”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “brassie”
- Using it to refer to any modern metal golf club.
- Spelling as 'brassy' (which is an adjective meaning showy).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the brassie is a historical club. Its function is performed by modern fairway woods made of metal.
The brass sole plate protected the wooden head from wear and tear when striking the ground.
It is most closely equivalent to a modern 2-wood or a strong-lofted fairway metal wood.
You can purchase vintage or reproduction brassies from specialist antique golf dealers or clubmakers.
A wooden golf club, historically with a brass sole plate, used to strike the ball for long, low shots.
Brassie is usually historical/technical (golf) in register.
Brassie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbrɑːsi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbræsi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
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Mnemonic
BRASSie: Because its sole had BRASS, for shots on the grASS.
Conceptual Metaphor
A TOOL FOR A SPECIFIC DISTANCE (like a specific wrench in a toolkit).
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What is a 'brassie'?