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Toe Hook: A shot that is contacted on the toe of the club and hooks (curves from right to left for a right-handed player)

Phytoestrogen: A plant compound with estrogen-like activity.

Pull Hook: A shot that is both a pull and a hook, starting and curving to the left of the intended target line for right-handers

Photoelectron: An electron ejected from an atom or molecule that has absorbed a photon.

Photoelectric Effect: Ejection of electrons from an atom or molecule that has absorbed a photon of sufficient energy. The photoelectric effect is the operating principle behind 'electric eyes'; it is experimental . . . View Full Definition

Mistletoe: A parasitic plant, species of which are found in Europe, Asia, and North America, having evergreen leaves and bearing white berries and small, yellow flowers. Often used as a Christmas decor . . . View Full Definition

Quick Hook: Refers to a situation where the manager removes a pitcher in the early innings because the hurler is getting shelled.

Hooking: A minor penalty which occurs when a player attempts to impede the progress of another player by hooking any part of the opponent’s body with the blade of his stick; an illegal use of one’s stick.

Snap Hook: (also 'duck hook, snapper, quacker') a shot that curves abruptly and severely right to left (right-handed player)

Toehold Purchase: A toehold purchase is one in which an individual investor or investment firm caps holdings in a potential target company at less than 5% of the company’s outstanding stock. Presumably that’s . . . View Full Definition