A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
To hit something better or further than another, especially to score better in a game involving hitting a ball with a bat.