Definition

The part of a golf club that makes contact with the ball when hitting it.

Example

He carefully selected a new clubhead for his golf set to improve his game.

Conversation

I just got a new golf club and I love the clubhead design.

Nice! Is it more forgiving on off-center hits?

Definitely, the clubhead really helps me connect with the ball better.

That sounds great! A good clubhead can make a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clubhead → It is formed from "club" (from Old Norse *klubba*, meaning a heavy stick or cudgel) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the upper part of the body or a leader). The word "clubhead" refers to the head or striking part of a club, particularly in sports like golf.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'heavy stick' ('club') that has a 'top part' ('head') — that's what a clubhead is, the striking part of a club.

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