long game: Meaning and Definition of

long' game"

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. the aspect of golf considered in relation to the ability of a player to hit shots, esp. drives, for distance. Cf. short game (def. 1).
  2. a card game in which all cards in the pack are dealt before play. Cf. short game (def. 2).
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