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double eagle

/ˈdʌbəl ˈiːɡəl/

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/ˈdʌbəl ˈiːɡəl/C1formalamericansport
  • ruТермин, используемый в гольфе для обозначения результата на три удара ниже пара на одной лунке, также известный как альбатрос. Также может относиться к золотой монете США номиналом 20 долларов, чеканившейся с 1849 по 1933 год.

A term used in golf to describe a score of three strokes under par on a single hole, also known as an albatross. It can also refer to a U.S. gold coin worth $20 minted from 1849 to 1933.

  1. Golf scoreC1formal

    A score of three strokes under par on a single golf hole.

    ruСчёт в гольфе

    • He scored a double eagle on the 18th hole.
    • A double eagle is a very rare achievement in golf.
    • She celebrated her double eagle with the whole team.
  2. Heraldic symbolC2formal

    A symbol of an eagle with two heads, often used in coats of arms and emblems.

    ruДвуглавый орёл

    • The double eagle is a prominent symbol in Russian heraldry.
    • The flag featured a golden double eagle on a red background.
    • Many empires used the double eagle as a sign of power.