dogleg

• Substantivo que designa uma curva acentuada ou ângulo fechado, usado frequentemente para descrever uma curva abrupta em estradas, trilhas ou no percurso de um campo de golfe que muda subitamente de direção.

A noun referring to a sharp bend or angle, often used to describe a turn in a road, path, or a golf fairway that changes direction abruptly.

1. B2formal

   A sharp bend or angle in a road, path, or similar structure, resembling the shape of a dog's hind leg.

   Curva acentuada

   • The road makes a sudden dogleg to the left.
   • The hiking trail has a dogleg near the summit.
   • The pipeline follows a dogleg around the hill.

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2. Golf hole with a bendB2formalsport

   A golf hole where the fairway has a sharp turn, requiring a strategic shot.

   Buraco com curva

   • The 7th hole is a challenging dogleg to the right.
   • He hit a perfect drive to navigate the dogleg.
   • The dogleg requires careful club selection.