I. ˈsklaf, -aa(ə)-, -ai-, -ȧ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably imitative
1. Scotland : a slight blow : slap
2. : a golf stroke in which the club head strikes the ground behind the ball before contacting the ball
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
intransitive verb
1. Scotland : to scuff or shuffle along
2. : to make a sclaff in golf
transitive verb
1. Scotland : to strike with something flat : slap
2.
a. : to cause (a golf club) to make a sclaff
b. : to strike (the ground) in making a sclaff