tee

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: der Abschlagplatz am Anfang jeder Spielbahn im Golf, die Unterlage zum Halten des Balls beim Kickoff im American Football oder ein kurzer Pflock, der in den Boden gesteckt wird, um den Golfball anzuheben.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to the starting place for each hole on a golf course, a support that holds a football upright for a kickoff, or a short peg placed in the ground to elevate a golf ball.

1. Golf starting placeB1formalsport

   The designated area from which a player begins play on each hole of a golf course.

   Abschlagplatz im Golf

   • He stepped up to the tee and took a deep breath.
   • The tee was positioned between two large oak trees.
   • She placed her ball on the tee before her first swing.

   Synonymeteeing ground

2. Golf ball supportB1formalsport

   A small peg, typically made of wood or plastic, inserted into the ground to hold a golf ball above the turf for the initial stroke.

   Abschlaghilfe

   • He pushed the tee firmly into the soft ground.
   • She used a brightly colored tee for better visibility.
   • The tee broke when he hit the ball too hard.

   Synonymegolf teepeg

3. Football kickoff supportB2formalamericansport

   A stand or support used to hold a football upright and off the ground for a kickoff.

   Kickoff-Hilfe

   • The kicker placed the ball on the tee at the 35-yard line.
   • The tee kept the ball stable for the kickoff.
   • He adjusted the tee to the perfect height for his kick.

• Verb, das bezeichnet, einen Golfball auf ein Tee zu setzen, oder allgemeiner das Vorbereiten bzw. Einrichten von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a golf ball on a tee, or more generally, to prepare or set something up.

1. Place on a teeA2formalsport

   To place a golf ball on a tee in preparation for hitting it.

   auf das Tee legen

   • He teed the ball up carefully before his first swing.
   • She teed her ball on the driving range.
   • The golfer teed the ball and took a deep breath.

   Synonymetee up

2. Connect with a teeB1informalsport

   To hit a golf ball from a tee, typically the first shot of a hole.

   Vom Abschlag spielen

   • He teed off at the first hole with a powerful drive.
   • She teed off early in the morning to avoid the crowd.
   • The player teed off and the ball landed perfectly on the fairway.

   Synonymetee off

Phrasal-Variantentee offtee up