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gambling(encyclopedia)
gambling(medicine)
gambling(dictionary)
Women and Gambling(casino)
Gambling money(finance)
Guerrilla Gambling - Roulette(gambling)
River Gambling - Poker(gambling)
Gambling Stake - Roulette(gambling)
pike(12)(dictionary)

Par - Golf (gambling) and pike (sh)


Par - Golf (gambling)


The number of strokes, designated for each hole, that represents a standard of good performance. The par figures for individual holes are added up to represent par for a course. Par is generally based on the length of a hole from the tee to the green, although adjustments may be made for configuration of the ground, severity of hazards, and Other difficult or unusual conditions. See the following entries.

pike (sh)




Ancient and medieval infantry weapon consisting of a long, metal-pointed spear with a heavy wooden shaft 10-20 ft (3-6 m) in length.

Its use by Swiss foot soldiers in the 14th century contributed to the decline of the feudal knights. A variation is used by the picador in bullfighting.