noun
- Plural of midiron; golf clubs with medium-length shafts and angled iron heads, used for mid-range shots.
Usage: golf; dated or historical term; modern golf uses numbered irons (e.g., 3-iron, 4-iron) instead
Examples
- The golfer selected one of his midirons for the approach shot.
- In vintage golf sets, midirons were essential clubs for shots between 150 and 200 yards.
- He practiced with his midirons on the driving range.
- The old golf bag contained several midirons alongside woods and putters.