'Sclaff' definitions:

Definition of 'sclaff'

(from WordNet)
noun
A poor golf stroke in which the club head hits the ground before hitting the ball
verb
Strike (a golf ball) such that the ground is scraped first
verb
Strike (the ground) in making a sclaff

Definition of 'Sclaff'

From: GCIDE
  • Sclaff \Sclaff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sclaffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sclaffing.] [Orig. uncert.]
  • 1. To scuff or shuffle along. [Scot.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. (Golf) To scrape the ground with the sole of the club, before striking the ball, in making a stroke. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Sclaff'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Sclaff'

From: GCIDE
  • Sclaff \Sclaff\, n. [Scot.]
  • 1. A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. (Golf) The stroke made by one who sclaffs. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 3. A thin, solid substance, esp. a thin shoe or slipper. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]