match play

noun — 3 senses

match play

noun
1

Golf, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play.

2

Bowling, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A knockout competition between two single bowlers.

3

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The playing of a competitive match, as opposed to training and practice.

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