tee

• Nom aux plusieurs sens : désigne le lieu de départ de chaque trou au golf, le support sur lequel on place le ballon de football américain pour le coup d'envoi, ou le petit piquet enfoncé dans le sol pour surélever la balle de golf.

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.

   Départ (de 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.

   Synonymesteeing 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.

   tee de golf

   • 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.

   Synonymesgolf teepeg

3. Football kickoff supportB2formalamericansport

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

   Support de ballon de football américain

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de placer une balle de golf sur un tee (support), ou plus généralement, préparer ou mettre en place quelque chose.

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.

   Placer sur un tee

   • 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.

   Synonymestee up

2. Connect with a teeB1informalsport

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

   Départ du coup de golf

   • 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.

   Synonymestee off

Variantes phrasaltee offtee up