What is "sclaff"

Sclaff \Sclaff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sclaffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sclaffing.] [Orig. uncert.]

1. To scuff or shuffle along. [Scot.]

2. (Golf) To scrape the ground with the sole of the club, before striking the ball, in making a stroke.

Sclaff \Sclaff\, n. [Scot.]

1. A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.

2. (Golf) The stroke made by one who sclaffs.

3. A thin, solid substance, esp. a thin shoe or slipper.

Sclaff \Sclaff\, v. t. (Golf) To scrape (the club) on the ground, in a stroke, before hitting the ball; also, to make (a stroke) in that way.

n. 1 (context golf English) A poor golf shot, during which the club hits the ground before it hits the ball. 2 (cx Scotland English) A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise. 3 A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper. vb. 1 (context golf English) To perform such a shot. 2 (cx Scotland English) To scuff or shuffle along.

1. n. a poor golf stroke in which the club head hits the ground before hitting the ball

2. v. strike (a gold ball) such that the ground is scraped first

3. strike (the ground) in making a sclaff