单词	balata
释义	balata /ˈbalətə / /bəˈlɑːtə / noun 1A tropical American tree which bears edible fruit and produces latex. Several species in the family Sapotaceae, in particular Manilkara bidentata. No person shall extract gum from, or cut for the purpose of extracting gum, any Balata tree growing on private land.... Soon after, covers were made of balata, a sap-like substance from the South American balata tree. 1.1 [mass noun] The dried sap of the balata tree, used as a substitute for rubber.The modern era of golf ball covers was dominated by balata, a natural rubber that provided high spin rates and soft feel but lacked durability.... These youngsters - all under 22-are the first generation to play without any first-hand experience or memory of the days when woods were persimmon and balls were balata. The Big Bertha produced a greater average carry, whether the clubhead speed was 85, 95 or 108 miles per hour, on center hits, high toe hits or low heel hits, with a two-piece ball or a three-piece wound balata. Origin Early 17th century: from Carib balatá.
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