eagle

/ˈiːɡəl/
verb
  1. In golf, to score two strokes under par on a hole.
    • He eagled the par-5 after a perfect drive and approach shot.
    • She eagled the 12th hole with a fantastic long putt.
    • They were amazed when the amateur eagled the difficult 9th hole.
noun
  1. A large, strong bird of prey with a hooked beak and very good eyesight, often used as a symbol of power and freedom.
    • An eagle soared high above the mountains, searching for food.
    • We saw a golden eagle catch a fish from the river.
    • The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.
  2. In golf, a score of two strokes under par on a hole.
    • He needed an eagle to tie the match, but he only got a birdie.
    • She scored an eagle on the 18th hole to win the tournament.
    • The golfer celebrated his first eagle with a big smile.
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