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jack nicklaus

noun · n

Simple meaning

United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time.

Pronunciation

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jaknihkluhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒæknɪkləs

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Definition

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noun

  1. United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time (born in 1940)

n

  1. Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940), nicknamed "the Golden Bear", is an American retired professional golfer and golf course designer.

  2. A series of golf video games named after golfer Jack Nicklaus.

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