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.—
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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
Brandon Montour sneaked a puck through Swayman's five-hole on the backhand to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the first period, and Florida jumped out to a 2-0 advantage early in the second period after a nifty pass set up Sam Reinhart for a rip.
—Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 1 May 2023
The Bruins were up, 3-2, on the opening shift, when a give-and-go on the rush with Tyler Bertuzzi — Hampus Lindholm started the play with a sharp outlet — set up Pastrnak for a five-hole strike at 0:39.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2023
Hintz, the second Stars shooter, scored blocker side on Quick after the five-hole closed.
—Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 9 Apr. 2023
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
Brandon Montour sneaked a puck through Swayman's five-hole on the backhand to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the first period, and Florida jumped out to a 2-0 advantage early in the second period after a nifty pass set up Sam Reinhart for a rip.
—Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 1 May 2023
The Bruins were up, 3-2, on the opening shift, when a give-and-go on the rush with Tyler Bertuzzi — Hampus Lindholm started the play with a sharp outlet — set up Pastrnak for a five-hole strike at 0:39.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2023
Hintz, the second Stars shooter, scored blocker side on Quick after the five-hole closed.
—Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 9 Apr. 2023
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“Five-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-hole. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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