Hypertext Webster Gateway: "stymie"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Stymie \Sty"mie\, n. Also Stimy \Sti"my\ . [Orig. uncertain.]
(Golf)
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Stymie \Sty"mie\, v. t. Also Stimy \Sti"my\ . (Golf)
To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
stymie
n 1: a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line
between your ball and the hole
2: a thwarting and distressing situation
v : hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: {obstruct}, {blockade},
{block}, {hinder}, {stymy}, {embarrass}]
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