Which makes no sense at all as a monkey is, in archaic naval parlance, a brass triangle which iron cannon balls are piled up inside of.

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The teacher took us to the practice range, put the balls on the tees, and gave 6 or 7 iron clubs, saying that anyone who can hit over the net, I think it was about 70 yards away, did not have to pick up the balls that day.

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Iron clubs from the 17th to the early 19th century are rare because feather-filled balls could explode if hit inexpertly.

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