Definition of stymie
English to English noun - a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
source: WordNet 3.0 - a thwarting and distressing situation
source: WordNet 3.0 - The position of two balls on the putting green such that, being more than six inches apart, one ball lies directly between the other and the hole at which the latter must be played; also, the act of bringing the balls into this position.
source: Webster 1913 verb - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
His brother blocked him at every turn.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.
source: Webster 1913
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stymie, stime, stymy, stamin, stamen, stimey, stm, sixty-nine, sistine, stayman, stamina, stat mi, sestine, soutine, stum, stem, sao tome, stannine, showtime, schizothymia
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