A divot is a small piece of grass and earth which is dug out accidentally, for example by a golf club. a small piece of earth and grass that you dig out accidentally while playing a sport such as golf or polo
(golf) the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke; "it was a good drive but the ball ended up in a divot"
a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club) (golf) the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke; "it was a good drive but the ball ended up in a divot
a portion of turf that is ripped out of the ground Example: It is considered bad form and discourteous to take a divot with a practice swing, and one should always replace one's divots when possible