hosel

English

Noun

hosel (plural hosels)

1. The portion of the head of a golf club to which the shaft of the club attaches.
   • Though largely ignored by players, hosel design is integral to the balance, feel and power of a club.
2. (slang) A semester, in the context of a course of study which should be enjoyable as opposed to required work.
   • The new hosel will be using the format suggested by students.

References

• “hosel”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Anagrams

• Hoels, Lohse, Olesh, Sheol, helos, holes, olehs, s-hole, shole

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Middle English

Noun

hosel

1. Alternative form of housel