sand trap

A hazard on a golf course consisting of a depression partly filled with sand. Also called bunker.

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sand trap

(Golf) another name (esp US) for bunker²

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sand′ trap`

(on a golf course) a shallow pit partly filled with sand and designed to serve as a hazard.

[1875–80]

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Noun

sand trap - a hazard on a golf course

bunker, trap

golf course, links course - course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf

hazard - an obstacle on a golf course

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