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water hazard

 

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Noun water hazard has 1 sense
  1. water hazard - hazard provided by ponds of water that the golfer must avoid
    --1 is a kind of
    hazard

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Water Hazard

Noun:

1. In golf, a water hazard refers to any body of water on a golf course that is marked as a hazard. It includes lakes, ponds, rivers, or even artificial water features. Players face penalties if their ball lands in a water hazard.

Example sentence: He had a difficult shot after his ball landed in the water hazard, just a few feet from the edge.

Noun:

2. In sports such as water polo or diving, a water hazard refers to the pool or water body used during the game, often denoting the area where players perform their activities.

Example sentence: The water hazard in water polo is where most of the action takes place, with players trying to score goals or defend their team's net.

Noun:

3. Outside of sports, a water hazard can also refer to any potentially dangerous or risky water-related situation, such as a deep and fast-flowing river, an overflowing dam, or rough sea conditions.

Example sentence: The recent heavy rain caused the river to become a water hazard, making it unsafe for boating or swimming activities.

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