[ˈɛdʒʃɒt]

Definitions

1. noun

A shot in American football that is made by the quarterback from behind the line of scrimmage and thrown laterally across the line, usually to the running back.

“The quarterback took an edgeshot, releasing the ball to the running back for a gain.”

2. noun

In golf, a shot that curves sharply to the right (for a left-handed golfer) or left (for a right-handed golfer), due to the spin imparted on the ball.

“The golfer’s edgeshot resulted in a birdie on the par-five hole.”

3. verb

To hit the ball with a curved trajectory, especially in golf.

“The golfer edged the ball, causing it to curve around the tree.”