five-hole

noun

ice hockey
: the space between the legs of a goaltender
A blast through the five-hole of Montreal's Jeff Hackett gave the Panthers a 1–0 lead 13:33 into the game.David Neal

Examples of five-hole in a Sentence

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But after a Sharks turnover in their zone, defenseman Tyler Kleven’s slapshot found the five-hole between Blackwood’s pads as Ottawa took a 3-1 lead at the 15:22 mark. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024 The comment section is open like a Blue Jackets goalie’s five-hole, so have it. Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 July 2024 The Sharks had opportunities in the second period to extend their lead, including a breakaway chance for William Eklund, whose attempt to go five-hole after a rush up the wing at the 14:25 mark was stopped by Lankinen. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024 Sadly, the back nine, a classic and challenging nine holes, has been ruined by reducing it to a five-hole course. Washington Post, 18 June 2024 For example, the fifth hole brings golfers right back to the first tee, so for those who feel like sneaking in a late-day five-hole loop, the Estates Course can provide just that. Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2024 The grounds have a five-hole golf course, golf driving range, a sports court, a resort-like grotto pool, a skate park, and a guest house. Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023 Outfielder Travis Jankowski was elevated to the five-hole and also went 0 for 4 with a strikeout. Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2023 Among the garden’s several seating areas are a couple of fire features and a five-hole putting green with a custom lighting scheme that allows it to be used at night. Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of five-hole was in 1980

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“Five-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-hole. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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