LexiTopic: Sports and Recreation
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The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified these words related to SPORTS AND RECREATION in the Spelling Bee lexicon.
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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to SPORTS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC:
Actions, Moves, and Plays general to most, NOCAnimal Exploitation and CrueltyAnimal Sports: FalconryAnimal Sports: Fishing includes commercial fishingAnimal Sports: Hunting and TrappingAnimal Sports: Racing and CompetitionBaseballBasketballBowling and Related Sports and GamesBoxing, Wrestling, and Martial ArtsCalisthenics, Gymnastics, and WeightliftingCompetition and Scoring general to most sports and gamesCyclingEquipment general to mostFencing and ArcheryFootball (American)GolfHiking, Climbing, Camping, etc.Ice HockeyMotor SportsOther SportsPeople in Sports not teams or positionsRacing Sports general to all or most racing sportsRecreation generalSporting and Recreation Facilities general to most, NOCTeams and Positions general to most, NOCTennis and Racquet Sports and GamesTrack and FieldWater Sports and GamesWinter Sports and Games not ice hockey
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR SPORTS AND RECREATION
SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to organized sports and recreation, including recreational activities that involve the use, exploitation, or killing of animals.
Words related to [mostly indoor] games, toys, play, and gambling are in GAMES, TOYS, AND PLAY.
Words related to bicycling as a mode of transportation are in TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL.
Words related to physical fitness, health, etc., are in HUMAN HEALTH AND MEDICINE.
Words related to equestrian competition are in Animal Sports: Racing and Competition. Words related to general equestrian care, management, and equipment, as well as words related to riding and driving, are in AGRICULTURE AND FARM LIFE. Words related to horse-drawn conveyances are in TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL.
Words related to contention and rivalry in general (i.e., not related to sports) are in PEOPLE: EFFORTS AND ENDEAVORS.
Words related to motor vehicles, including parts, repairs, and operation, are in TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL.
Words related to trails, paths, and walkways (including those used for hiking) are in TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to SPORTS AND RECREATION
Actions, Moves, and Plays general to most, NOC
ACTION: spin or rotation given to a ball or puck by throwing or hitting it in a particular wayBALK: in sports, the failure of a competitor to complete a motion (such as a jump, vault, or dive)BALKED: in sports, the failure of a competitor to complete a motion (such as a jump, vault, or dive)
BANG: to play a sport (such as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner (bang for rebounds)BANGED: to play a sport (such as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner (bang for rebounds)BANGING: to play a sport (such as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner (bang for rebounds)BLOCK: sports: an obstruction of an opponent's play; also, to interfere usually legitimately with (an opponent, an opponent's shot or move, etc.) in various games or sports (We practiced blocking our opponents.) (She blocked the shot with her hand.); to interfere usually legitimately with an opponent: to block an opponent (the team needs to practice blocking)BLOCKED: sports: an obstruction of an opponent's play; also, to interfere usually legitimately with (an opponent, an opponent's shot or move, etc.) in various games or sports (We practiced blocking our opponents.) (She blocked the shot with her hand.); to interfere usually legitimately with an opponent: to block an opponent (the team needs to practice blocking)BLOCKS: sports: an obstruction of an opponent's play; also, to interfere usually legitimately with (an opponent, an opponent's shot or move, etc.) in various games or sports (We practiced blocking our opponents.) (She blocked the shot with her hand.); to interfere usually legitimately with an opponent: to block an opponent (the team needs to practice blocking)BOMB: to hit (a ball, puck, or shot) very hard (bomb a home run, bomb a long drive down the fairwayBOMBED: to hit (a ball, puck, or shot) very hard (bomb a home run, bomb a long drive down the fairwayBOMBING: to hit (a ball, puck, or shot) very hard (bomb a home run, bomb a long drive down the fairwayBOOK: of a referee: to note the name or number of (someone, such as a soccer player) for a serious infraction of the rules (booking him for a late tackle)BOOKED: of a referee: to note the name or number of (someone, such as a soccer player) for a serious infraction of the rules (booking him for a late tackle)BOOKS: of a referee: to note the name or number of (someone, such as a soccer player) for a serious infraction of the rules (booking him for a late tackle)BURY: sports: to succeed emphatically or impressively in making (a shot) (bury a jumper, bury a putt); sports: to defeat overwhelminglyCARRY: to propel and control (a puck or ball) along a playing surfaceCARRYING: to propel and control (a puck or ball) along a playing surfaceCHARGING: to charge an opponent; to rush into (an opponent) usually illegallyCHEAT: to position oneself defensively near a particular area in anticipation of a play in that area (e.g., the shortstop was cheating toward second base)CHEAT: to violate rules dishonestlyCHOP: to strike (something, such as a ball) with a short quick downward strokeCHOPPING: to strike (something, such as a ball) with a short quick downward strokeCLEAN: hit beyond the reach of an opponent (a clean single to center)COLD: marked by poor or unlucky performance (the team's shooting turned cold in the second half)CONNECT: to make a successful hit, shot, or throw (connected for a home run) (connected on most of his shots)CONNECTED: to make a successful hit, shot, or throw (connected for a home run) (connected on most of his shots)CONNECTION: to make a successful hit, shot, or throw (connected for a home run) (connected on most of his shots)DEAD: sports and games: being out of play (a dead ball)DEEP: sports: occurring or located near the outer limits of the playing area (hit to deep right field); thrown or hit for a considerable distance: thrown or hit deepDEFEND: sports: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoring at (elects to defend the south goal); also, to play or be on defense (playing deep to defend against a pass)DEFENDED: sports: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoring at (elects to defend the south goal); also, to play or be on defense (playing deep to defend against a pass)DEFENDING: sports: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoring at (elects to defend the south goal); also, to play or be on defense (playing deep to defend against a pass)DOGPILE: a mass of people who have piled on top of one another (as in celebrating a sports victory or while fighting); also, to form a dogpile around someone especially as part of a fight or celebrationDOGPILED: a mass of people who have piled on top of one another (as in celebrating a sports victory or while fighting); also, to form a dogpile around someone especially as part of a fight or celebrationDRAIN: sports: to drop, to toss or roll into a hole or basket; to sink (drain the putt, drained two free throws)DRAINING: sports: to drop, to toss or roll into a hole or basket; to sink (drain the putt, drained two free throws)DRAW: to strike (a ball) so as to impart a backward spinDRAWING: to strike (a ball) so as to impart a backward spinDRAWN: to strike (a ball) so as to impart a backward spinDRILL: to propel (something, such as a ball) with force or accuracy; to hit with force (drilled the batter with the first pitch)DUMP: to hit or throw short and softly (dump a pass to a running back, dump a bunt down the line)DUMPED: to hit or throw short and softly (dump a pass to a running back, dump a bunt down the line)EXECUTE: sport: to perform properly or skillfully the fundamentals of a sport or of a particular playFEED: the action of passing a ball or puck to a team member who is in position to score; to pass a ball or puck to (a teammate) especially for a shot at the goalFEEDING: the action of passing a ball or puck to a team member who is in position to score; to pass a ball or puck to (a teammate) especially for a shot at the goalFEINT: a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attackFEINTED: a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attackFEINTING: a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attackFIELD: to catch or pick up (something, such as a batted ball) and usually throw to a teammateFIELDED: to catch or pick up (something, such as a batted ball) and usually throw to a teammateFIELDING: to catch or pick up (something, such as a batted ball) and usually throw to a teammateFLAG: to call a penalty on: penalize (a lineman flagged for being offside)FLAGGING: to call a penalty on: penalize (a lineman flagged for being offside)FLAT: having a low trajectory (made a flat pass that was intercepted)FOUL: to commit a foul againstFOUL: constituting an infringement of rules in a game or sport; also, an infringement of the rules in a game or sport; also, to commit a violation of the rules in a sport or gameFOULED: to commit a foul againstFOULED: constituting an infringement of rules in a game or sport; also, an infringement of the rules in a game or sport; also, to commit a violation of the rules in a sport or gameFOULS: to commit a foul againstFOULS: constituting an infringement of rules in a game or sport; also, an infringement of the rules in a game or sport; also, to commit a violation of the rules in a sport or gameGAME: a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other; a division of a larger contest; the manner of playing in a contest; a particular aspect or phase of play in a game or sport; the set of rules governing a game; activity engaged in for diversion or amusement: playGLOVE: to catch (something, such as a baseball) in one's gloved handGLOVING: to catch (something, such as a baseball) in one's gloved handHALF: either of the two equal periods that together make up the playing time of some games (such as football); also: the midpoint in playing timeHEAD: to hit and propel (something, such as a soccer ball) with the headHEADED: to hit and propel (something, such as a soccer ball) with the headHITTABLE: capable of being hitHITTING: to strike (something, such as a ball) with an object (such as a bat, club, or racket) so as to impart or redirect motion (hit a fastball into the outfield); also, to reach or strike (something, such as a target) especially for a score in a game or contest (couldn't seem to hit the basket)HOLE: an opening in a defensive formation [sports]HOME: the objective in various games, especially: home plateHOOK: a flight or course of a ball that deviates from straight in a direction opposite to the dominant hand of the player propelling it; also: a ball following such a course; also, to hit or throw (a ball) so that a hook resultsHOOKED: to hit or throw (a ball) so that a hook resultsHOOKING: a flight or course of a ball that deviates from straight in a direction opposite to the dominant hand of the player propelling it; also: a ball following such a course; also, to hit or throw (a ball) so that a hook resultsHOTDOG: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner; especially: to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)HOTDOGGING: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner; especially: to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)ILLEGAL: not sanctioned by official rules (as of a game)INNING: a player's turn (as in horseshoes, pool, or croquet); also, innings plural in form but singular or plural in construction: a division of a cricket matchJACK: informal: to hit (a ball) forcefullyKICK: a sudden propelling of a ball with the foot; also, to score by kicking a ballKICKED: a sudden propelling of a ball with the foot; also, to score by kicking a ballKICKING: a sudden propelling of a ball with the foot; also, to score by kicking a ballKILL: a return shot in any of various games (such as badminton, handball, or table tennis) that is too hard for an opponent to handle; also, to hit (a shot) so hard in various games that a return is impossibleKILL: to get through (the time of a penalty) without being scored on (to kill a penalty)KILLED: a return shot in any of various games (such as badminton, handball, or table tennis) that is too hard for an opponent to handle; also, to hit (a shot) so hard in various games that a return is impossibleKILLED: to get through (the time of a penalty) without being scored on (to kill a penalty)KILLING: a return shot in any of various games (such as badminton, handball, or table tennis) that is too hard for an opponent to handle; also, to hit (a shot) so hard in various games that a return is impossibleKILLING: to get through (the time of a penalty) without being scored on (to kill a penalty)LAND: to complete successfully by landing (the skater landed all her jumps)LANDED: to complete successfully by landing (the skater landed all her jumps)LANDING: to complete successfully by landing (the skater landed all her jumps)LAPPED: to traverse a course; also, to overtake and thereby lead or increase the lead over (another contestant) by a full circuit of a racecourse; also, to complete the circuit of (a racecourse)LAPPING: to traverse a course; also, to overtake and thereby lead or increase the lead over (another contestant) by a full circuit of a racecourse; also, to complete the circuit of (a racecourse)LIVE: being in play (a live ball)LOFT: to propel a ball high into the airMOVE: an agile or deceptive action especially in sportsMUFF: a failure to hold a ball in attempting a catch; also, to fail to hold (a ball) when attempting a catch; to muff a ballMUFFED: a failure to hold a ball in attempting a catch; also, to fail to hold (a ball) when attempting a catch; to muff a ballNAIL: to hit or strike in a forceful manner: to whack (nailed the ball)NAILING: to hit or strike in a forceful manner: to whack (nailed the ball)OPEN: relatively unguarded by opponents (passed to an open teammate)PIKE: a body position (as in diving) [or gymnastics] in which the hips are bent, the knees are straight, and the hands touch the toes or clasp the legs behind or just above the kneesPLAY: to direct the course of (something, such as a ball): to hit (played a wedge shot to the green); also: to cause (a ball or puck) to rebound (played the ball off the backboard); the conduct, course, or action of a game; a particular act or maneuver in a gamePOCKET: the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others; also, to hem inPUNT: to kick (something, such as a football or soccer ball) with the top of the foot before the ball which is dropped from the hands hits the ground; also, to punt a ball; also, the act or an instance of punting a ballRACING: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races; to compete in a race; to engage in a race with; to enter in a raceRALLY: a series of shots interchanged between players (as in tennis) before a point is wonRIFLING: to hit or throw (a ball) with great force or speedROUGH: to subject to unnecessary and intentional violence in a sport (a penalty for roughing the passer)RUNNING: (adj) initiated or performed while running or with a running start (a running catch, a running jump); also, to run on or over in athletic competition (runs the bases well, run the floor)TIME: a time-out, a brief suspension of activity: break, especially: a suspension of play in an athletic game; also, the playing time of a game; also, a turn (three times at bat)TOPPED: to strike (a ball) above the center thereby imparting topspinTOPPING: to strike (a ball) above the center thereby imparting topspinTOUCH: ability to precisely control the path and speed of a shot or pass (a great shooting touch); also, the act or an instance of handling or controlling a ball (as in basketball or soccer); also, to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or footTOUCHED: ability to precisely control the path and speed of a shot or pass (a great shooting touch); also, the act or an instance of handling or controlling a ball (as in basketball or soccer); also, to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or footTRAFFIC: a concentration of participants or players and especially defensive players (force difficult shots in traffic)TRAP: to catch (something, such as a baseball) immediately after a bounceUNDEFENDED: not guarded or protected: not defended: sports: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoring at (elects to defend the south goal); also, to play or be on defense (playing deep to defend against a pass)UPFIELD: in or into the part of the field toward which the offensive team is headedZONE: zone defense, a system of defense (as in basketball or football) in which each player guards an assigned area rather than a specified opponent; also, of, relating to, or occurring in a zone defense (a zone press, a zone blitz)
Animal Exploitation and Cruelty
BAIT: to harass (a chained animal, such as a bear) with dogs usually for sportBAITED: to harass (a chained animal, such as a bear) with dogs usually for sportBAITING: to harass (a chained animal, such as a bear) with dogs usually for sportBULLRING: an arena for bullfightsCOCKPIT: a pit or enclosure for cockfightsCORRIDA: bullfightGAMECOCK: a rooster of the domestic chicken trained for fightingMATADOR: a bullfighter who has the principal role and who kills the bull in a bullfightPITTED: an enclosure in which animals are made to fight each other; also, to set (fighting birds, such as gamecocks) into or as if into a pit to fightPITTING: an enclosure in which animals are made to fight each other; also, the bringing of gamecocks together to fight; to set (fighting birds, such as gamecocks) into or as if into a pit to fightPULL: a competition in which a heavily weighted sled is pulled by participants usually using draft animals or machines (the county fair's annual ox pull)
Animal Sports: Falconry
BATE: of a falcon or hawk: to attempt to fly off something (such as a gauntlet) in fearBATED: of a falcon or hawk: to attempt to fly off something (such as a gauntlet) in fearHACK: to rear (a young hawk) in a state of partial liberty especially prior to the acquisition of flight and hunting capabilitiesHACKED: to rear (a young hawk) in a state of partial liberty especially prior to the acquisition of flight and hunting capabilitiesHAWK: to hunt birds by means of a trained hawk: to practice falconryHOOD: in falconry: a covering for a hawk's head and eyesLURING: to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lureMANNING: to accustom (a bird, such as a hawk) to humans and the human environmentQUARRY: game, specifically: game hunted with hawksUNHOOD: in falconry: to remove the hood, a covering for a hawk's head and eyes
Animal Sports: Fishing includes commercial fishing
ANGLE: to fish with a hookANGLED: to fish with a hookANGLING: to fish with a hookBAIT: something (such as food) used in luring especially to a hook or trap; also, to furnish with bait (bait a fishing line, bait a trap)BAITED: to furnish with bait (bait a fishing line, bait a trap)BAITING: to furnish with bait (bait a fishing line, bait a trap)BITE: of fish: to take a bait (the fish aren't biting today)BITING: of fish: to take a bait (the fish aren't biting today)BOBS: plural of bob, a float, a device (such as a cork) buoying up the baited end of a fishing lineBUNT: the bagging part of a fishing netCATCH: something caught, especially: the total quantity caught at one time (a large catch of fish)CHUM: animal or vegetable matter (such as chopped fish or corn) thrown overboard to attract fishCORK: a fishing floatCRAB: to fish for crabsDAPPED: dap, verb: to drop bait or fish by dropping bait gently on the waterDAPPING: dap, verb: to drop bait or fish by dropping bait gently on the waterDRAFT: fishing: the act of drawing or pulling in a net, or the quantity of fish taken in a single draft of a netDRAG: fishing: to catch with a dragnet, a net drawn along the bottom of a body of water; to fish or search with a dragDRAGGING: fishing: to catch with a dragnet, a net drawn along the bottom of a body of water; to fish or search with a dragFLOAT: a device (such as a cork) buoying up the baited end of a fishing lineFOUL: an entanglement or collision especially in angling or sailing; entangled (a foul fishing line)FOULED: an entanglement or collision especially in angling or sailing; entangled (a foul fishing line)FOULS: an entanglement or collision especially in angling or sailing; entangled (a foul fishing line)GAFF: a handled hook for holding or lifting heavy fish, or a spear or spearhead for taking fish or turtles, or a metal spur for a gamecockGIGGED: to spear with a gig, a pronged spear for catching fishGIGGING: to spear with a gig, a pronged spear for catching fishGILL: to gillnet, to catch (fish) with a gill net; or of fish: to become entangled in a gill netGILLED: to gillnet, to catch (fish) with a gill net; or of fish: to become entangled in a gill netGILLING: to gillnet, to catch (fish) with a gill net; or of fish: to become entangled in a gill netGUIDE: a ring or loop for holding the line of a fishing rod in positionHACKLE: an artificial fishing fly made chiefly of the filaments of a cock's neck feathers; also, the filaments of cock feather projecting from the head of an artificial flyHARPOON: a barbed spear or javelin used especially in hunting large fish or whalesHAUL: the quantity of fish taken in a single draft of a netHITTING: of fish: to bite at or on (will only hit live bait); to strike, to seize the baitHOOK: a curved or bent device for catching fish, attached to the end of a lineJACK: to hunt or fish at night with a jacklight or similar bright lightJIGGING: to fish with a jig; to catch (a fish) with a jig LANCE: a spear used for killing whales or fishLAND: to catch and bring in (land a fish)LANDED: to catch and bring in (land a fishLANDING: to catch and bring in (land a fish); also, landings plural: the amount of fish or shellfish landed annually in a particular areaLINE: a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gearMINNOW: a live or artificial minnow used as bait; also, any of various small fish that are less than a designated size and are not game fishNETTING: the act, process, or right of fishing with a netPLAY: to keep (a hooked fish) in actionPLUG: an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooksPOACH: to trespass for the purpose of stealing game; also: to take game or fish illegally; to take (game or fish) by illegal methodsPOUND: an enclosure within which fish are kept or caught, especially: the inner compartment of a fish trap or pound netPRAWN: to fish for or with prawnsQUILL: a float for a fishing lineTACKLE: fishing tackleTAKE: the action of killing, capturing, or catching something (such as game or fish); the number or quantity (as of animals, fish, or pelts) taken at one time: the catch, haul; also, to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturingTAKEN: the action of killing, capturing, or catching something (such as game or fish); the number or quantity (as of animals, fish, or pelts) taken at one time: the catch, haul; also, to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturingTIPPET: fishing: a short length of material (such as gut, nylon, or horsehair) attached at the thinnest end of a tapered leader and used to secure an artificial flyTOLL: to attract (fish) with scattered baitTOLLED: to attract (fish) with scattered baitTOOK: the action of killing, capturing, or catching something (such as game or fish); the number or quantity (as of animals, fish, or pelts) taken at one time: the catch, haul; also, to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturingTROLL: in fishing: a lure or a line with its lure and hook used in trolling; also, to fish for by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat; to fish by trolling in (troll lakes); to pull through the water in trolling (troll a lure); to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boatTROPHY: a game animal or fish suitable for mounting as a trophy —usually used attributively (a trophy fish)TROT: a trotline: a setline, a long heavy fishing line to which several hooks are attached in series; also, one of the short lines with hooks that are attached to a trotline at intervalsWALLET: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)WELL: a compartment in the hold of a fishing boat in which fish are kept aliveWHIP: to fish (water) with rod, line, and artificial lureWHIPPING: to fish (water) with rod, line, and artificial lure
Animal Sports: Hunting and Trapping
BAGGED: to take (animals) as gameBAGGING: to take (animals) as gameBAYED: to bring to the position of one unable to retreat and forced to face danger: to bring to bay; to pursue with barkingBAYING: to bring to the position of one unable to retreat and forced to face danger: to bring to bay; to pursue with barkingBEAT: hunting: to strike bushes or other cover in order to rouse gameBEATEN: hunting: to strike bushes or other cover in order to rouse gameBIRD: a clay pigeon, a saucer-shaped target usually made of baked clay or limestone and pitch and thrown from a trap in skeet and trapshootingBLIND: a place of concealment, especially: a concealing enclosure from which one may shoot game or observe wildlifeBLOOD: to expose (a hunting dog) to sight, scent, or taste of the blood of its preyBOLT: to flush, start (to bolt rabbits)CALL: an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it, or the instrument used for that purpose, or to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cryCALLED: an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it, or the instrument used for that purpose, or to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cryCALLING: an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it, or the instrument used for that purpose, or to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cryCARRY: of a hunting dog: to keep and follow the scent; to hold to and follow after (the dog could not carry the scent)CARRYING: of a hunting dog: to keep and follow the scent; to hold to and follow after (the dog could not carry the scent)CHECK: of a dog: to stop in a chase especially when scent is lostCHECKED: of a dog: to stop in a chase especially when scent is lostCHECKING: of a dog: to stop in a chase especially when scent is lostCOLD: having lost freshness or vividness: stale (dogs trying to pick up a cold scent)CULL: to hunt or kill (individuals) for cullingCULLED: to hunt or kill (individuals) for cullingCULLING: to hunt or kill (individuals) for cullingDEADFALL*: a trap so constructed that a weight (such as a heavy log) falls on an animal and kills or disables itDECOY: hunting: a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture, or an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shotDECOYED: hunting: a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture, or an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shotDRAG: hunting: an object drawn over the ground to leave a scented trail; also, a clog (a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion) fastened to a trap to prevent the escape of a trapped animal; also, hunting: to catch with a dragnet, a net used on the ground (as to capture small game)DRAGGING: hunting: an object drawn over the ground to leave a scented trail; also, a clog (a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion) fastened to a trap to prevent the escape of a trapped animal; also, hunting: to catch with a dragnet, a net used on the ground (as to capture small game)DROP: to bring down with a shot or a blow (dropped the buck with one shot)DROPPING: to bring down with a shot or a blow (dropped the buck with one shot)FLAY: to strip off the skin or surface of: to skinFOWL: to seek, catch, or kill wildfowlGAME: animals under pursuit or taken in hunting, especially: wild animals hunted for sport or food; also, the flesh of game animals; also, of or relating to game (game laws)GINNED: to snare in a gin, a snare or trap for gameGINNING: to snare in a gin, a snare or trap for gameHOLE: to drive an animal into a hole (the dogs holed the fox)HOLED: to drive an animal into a hole (the dogs holed the fox)HOLING: to drive an animal into a hole (the dogs holed the fox)HUNT: to pursue for food or in sport; to traverse in search of prey (hunts the woods); also, the act, the practice, or an instance of hunting; also, to manage in the search for game (hunts a pack of dogs); to take part in a hunt; also, a group of mounted hunters and their hunting dogsHUNTED: to pursue for food or in sport; to traverse in search of prey (hunts the woods); also, the act, the practice, or an instance of hunting; also, to manage in the search for game (hunts a pack of dogs); to take part in a hunt; also, a group of mounted hunters and their hunting dogsJACK: to hunt or fish at night with a jacklight or similar bright lightJAVELIN: a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in huntingKILL: an animal shot in a hunt, animals killed in a hunt, season, or particular period of timeLEAD: to aim in front of (a moving object) (lead a duck)LIME: something that ensnares, especially birdlime: a sticky substance usually made from the bark of a holly (Ilex aquifolium) that is smeared on twigs to snare small birds; also, to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime), to entangle with or as if with birdlimeLIMED*: something that ensnares, especially birdlime: a sticky substance usually made from the bark of a holly (Ilex aquifolium) that is smeared on twigs to snare small birds; also, to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime), to entangle with or as if with birdlime
LIMIT: the maximum quantity of game or fish that may be taken legally in a specified periodPACK: a group of domesticated animals trained to hunt or run together (a pack of hunting hounds)PITFALL: a trap, a device for taking game or other animals; specifically: a pit flimsily covered or camouflaged and used to capture and hold animals or peoplePOACH: to trespass for the purpose of stealing game; also: to take game or fish illegally; to take (game or fish) by illegal methodsPOINT: of a hunting dog: to indicate the presence and place of (game) by stiffening into a fixed position with head and gaze directed toward the animal hunted; also, the rigidly intent attitude of a hunting dog marking game for a gunner also, to point game (a dog that points well)POINTING: of a hunting dog: to indicate the presence and place of (game) by stiffening into a fixed position with head and gaze directed toward the animal hunted; also, the rigidly intent attitude of a hunting dog marking game for a gunner also, to point game (a dog that points well)QUARRY: one that is sought or pursued: preyRABBIT: to hunt rabbitsRUNNING: to go in pursuit of: hunt, chase (dogs that run deer)TAKE: the action of killing, capturing, or catching something (such as game or fish); the number or quantity (as of animals, fish, or pelts) taken at one time: the catch, haul; also, to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturingTAKEN: the action of killing, capturing, or catching something (such as game or fish); the number or quantity (as of animals, fish, or pelts) taken at one time: the catch, haul; also, to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturingTALLYHO: a call of a huntsman at sight of the fox TOIL: a net to trap game; also, to snare, to trapTOLL: to entice (game) to approachTOLLED: to entice (game) to approachTONGUE: the cry of or as if of a hound pursuing or in sight of game —used especially in the phrase to give tongueTOOK: the action of killing, capturing, or catching something (such as game or fish); the number or quantity (as of animals, fish, or pelts) taken at one time: the catch, haul; also, to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturingTRACK: detectable evidence (such as a line of footprints, or a scent) that something has passed; also, to follow the tracks or traces of: to trail; to search for by following evidence until found (track down the source); to follow by vestiges: to traceTRAIL: a trace or mark left by something that has passed or been drawn along: scent, track (a trail of blood, trail of paw prints; also, to follow a trail: to track game; to follow upon the scent or trace of: to trackTRAP: a device for taking game or other animals, especially: one that holds by springing shut suddenly; also, a device for hurling clay pigeons into the air; also, to engage in trapping animals (as for furs); to provide or set (a place) with traps; to catch or take in or as if in a trap: to entrapTROPHY: a game animal or fish suitable for mounting as a trophy —usually used attributively (a trophy fish)VARMINT: an animal considered a pest, specifically: one classed as vermin and unprotected by game lawWHALE: to engage in whale fishingWHIP: a whipper-in, a huntsman's assistant who whips in the houndsWHOOP: a shout of hunters or of people in battle or pursuitWIND: air carrying a scent (as of a hunter or game); also, to detect or follow by scent; to scent gameWINDED: air carrying a scent (as of a hunter or game); also, to detect or follow by scent; to scent gameWINDING: air carrying a scent (as of a hunter or game); also, to detect or follow by scent; to scent gameWING: to wound in the wing: disable the wing of (winged the duck)WINGED: to wound in the wing: disable the wing of (winged the duck)WINGING: to wound in the wing: disable the wing of (winged the duck)
Animal Sports: Racing and Competition
ALLOWANCE: an imposed handicap (as in a horse race)ATHLETE: an animal (such as a horse or a dog) that competes in races or other sporting events or has qualities (such as stamina and agility) suggestive of a human athlete
BOOT: to ride (a horse) in a race (booted home three winners)BOOTED: to ride (a horse) in a race (booted home three winners)BOOTING: to ride (a horse) in a race (booted home three winners)BULLRING: a short oval track for horse or auto racingDOPE: a preparation (such as an anabolic steroid, diuretic, or tranquilizer) given to a racehorse [or other racing animal] to help or hinder its performance; or to administer such a drugDOPED: a preparation (such as an anabolic steroid, diuretic, or tranquilizer) given to a racehorse [or other racing animal] to help or hinder its performance; or to administer such a drugDOPING: a preparation (such as an anabolic steroid, diuretic, or tranquilizer) given to a racehorse [or other racing animal] to help or hinder its performance; or to administer such a drugJOCK: a jockey, a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a raceJUVENILE: a 2-year-old racehorseLUGGED: of a racehorse: to swerve from the course toward or away from the inside railLUGGING: of a racehorse: to swerve from the course toward or away from the inside railMEETING: a session of horse or dog racingNOMINATION: the act, process, or an instance of nominating; also, the state of being nominated (to nominate is to enter (a horse) in a race)NOMINEE: one that is nominated (to nominate is to enter (a horse) in a race)PADDOCK: an enclosure where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a racePLACE: a position at the conclusion of a competition (finished in last place); also, and specifically, second place at the finish (as of a horse race); also, to earn a given spot in a competition; specifically: to come in second (as in a horse race)POLO: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalpostsPONIED: not in M-W, in Collins: racing slang: to be the outrider for (a racehorse); also, to exercise (a racehorse) by having a rider mounted on another horse lead it at a gallop around a trackPONY: not in M-W, in Collins: racing slang: to be the outrider for (a racehorse); also, to exercise (a racehorse) by having a rider mounted on another horse lead it at a gallop around a trackPULL: to hold back (a racehorse) from winningPULLED: to hold back (a racehorse) from winningRABBIT: a figure of a rabbit sped mechanically along the edge of a dog track as an object of pursuitRACY: having a body or shape that is suited for racing (a racy dog, a car with racy lines)TILT: a contest on horseback in which two combatants charging with lances or similar weapons try to unhorse each other: joust; also, a tournament of tilts; also, any of various contests resembling or suggesting tilting with lances; also, to point or thrust in or as if in a tilt (tilt a lance); to charge against (tilt an adversary); also, to engage in a combat with lances: to joustTILTED: a contest on horseback in which two combatants charging with lances or similar weapons try to unhorse each other: joust; also, a tournament of tilts; also, any of various contests resembling or suggesting tilting with lances; also, to point or thrust in or as if in a tilt (tilt a lance); to charge against (tilt an adversary); also, to engage in a combat with lances: to joustTILTING: a contest on horseback in which two combatants charging with lances or similar weapons try to unhorse each other: joust; also, a tournament of tilts; also, any of various contests resembling or suggesting tilting with lances; also, to point or thrust in or as if in a tilt (tilt a lance); to charge against (tilt an adversary); also, to engage in a combat with lances: to joustTOUT: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse; also, to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)TOUTED: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse; also, to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)TOUTING: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse; also, to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)TURF: a track or course for horse racing; also, the sport or business of horse racingWEIGHT: poundage required to be carried by a horse in a handicap race
Baseball
ABOARD: baseball: on baseALLEY: an area in a baseball outfield between two outfielders when they are in normal positionsAWAY: baseball: at or near the side of home plate opposite that at which the batter stands; also baseball: out (two away in the ninth); also, aimed at or near the side of home plate opposite that at which the batter standsBALK: baseball: an occurrence in which a pitcher stops suddenly or makes an illegal movement after starting to throw a pitchBALKED: baseball: an occurrence in which a pitcher stops suddenly or makes an illegal movement after starting to throw a pitchBALLBOY: M-W shows as open compound: ball boy: a male attendant who retrieves balls for players or officials (as in a tennis match or a baseball or basketball game)BALLYARD: a baseball park or stadiumBATBOY: a boy employed to look after the equipment (such as bats) of a baseball teamBATTED: to strike or hit a ball with a bat; to take one's turn at bat; to advance (a base runner) by battingBATTING: to strike or hit a ball with a bat; to take one's turn at bat; to advance (a base runner) by battingBEANBALL: baseball: a pitch thrown at a batter's headBLACK: baseball: the narrow, black edge of home plate (a pitch on the black [=a pitch that crosses over the very edge of home plate])BLOOP: a fly ball hit barely beyond a baseball infield, or a high baseball pitch lobbed to the batter; back-formation from blooper, a fly ball hit barely beyond a baseball infieldBOBBLE: a mishandling of the ball in baseball or footballBOBBLED: a mishandling of the ball in baseball or footballBOBBLING: a mishandling of the ball in baseball or footballBOMB: baseball: a home run; also, to score many runs against (a pitcher)BOMBED: baseball: a home run; also, to score many runs against (a pitcher)BOMBING: baseball: a home run; also, to score many runs against (a pitcher)
BOOT: to make an error on (a grounder in baseball); broadly, to botchBOOTED: to make an error on (a grounder in baseball); broadly, to botchBOOTING: to make an error on (a grounder in baseball); broadly, to botchBOTTOM: baseball: the last half of an inningBUNT: to push or tap (a baseball) lightly with a bat without swingingBUNTED: to push or tap (a baseball) lightly with a bat without swingingCAGE: a batting cage, a screen placed around the back and sides of the home plate area to stop baseballs during batting practiceCATCH: to serve as a catcher for in baseball; to play the position of catcher on a baseball teamCHANCE: a fielding opportunity in baseballCHANGE: changeup: a slow pitch in baseball thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to deceive the batterCHOKE: to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up (the batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing)CHOKING: to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up (the batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing)CHOP: a chopper, a high-bouncing batted baseballCLOUT: a hard hit in baseballCOMMAND: baseball: control, the ability of a baseball pitcher to control the location of a pitch within the strike zone (a pitcher with good command of his curveball)CONTROL: the ability of a baseball pitcher to control the location of a pitch within the strike zoneCOUNT: the number of balls and strikes charged to a baseball batter during one turnCURVING: to throw a curveball to (a batter)CYCLE: the series of a single, double, triple, and home run hit in any order by one player during one baseball gameDIAMOND: a baseball infield, or the entire playing fieldDOWN: baseball: outDRAG: baseball: to hit (a drag bunt) while moving toward first baseDRAGGING: baseball: to hit (a drag bunt) while moving toward first baseDUGOUT: either of two low shelters on either side of and facing a baseball diamond that contain the players' benchesFANNED: to strike (a batter) out in baseballFANNING: to strike (a batter) out in baseballFARM: a minor-league team (as in baseball) associated with a major-league team as a subsidiaryFARMHAND: a player on a farm teamFLIED: past tense of fly, “to hit a fly in baseball”
FORCING: to cause (a runner in baseball) to be put out on a force-out; also, to cause (a run) to be scored in baseball by giving a base on balls when the bases are fullFOUL: baseball: a foul ball; being outside the foul lines in baseball; also, to hit foul, to hit a foul ballFOULED: baseball: a foul ball; being outside the foul lines in baseball; also, to hit foul, to hit a foul ballFOULS: baseball: a foul ball; being outside the foul lines in baseball; also, to hit foul, to hit a foul ballFULL: completely occupied by runners, or having three balls and two strikesFUNGO: a fly ball hit especially for practice fielding by a player who tosses a ball in the air and hits it as it comes down; or a fungo bat, a long thin bat used for hitting fungoesGLOVE: a padded leather covering for the hand used in baseball to catch a thrown or batted ball, specifically: one having individual thumb and finger sections usually connected with a lacing or webbing; also, fielding ability (he's got a good glove at three positions; also, to catch (something, such as a baseball) in one's gloved hand; also, to cover with or as if with a glove, or to furnish with glovesGLOVING: a padded leather covering for the hand used in baseball to catch a thrown or batted ball, specifically: one having individual thumb and finger sections usually connected with a lacing or webbing; also, fielding ability (he's got a good glove at three positions; also, to catch (something, such as a baseball) in one's gloved hand; also, to cover with or as if with a glove, or to furnish with glovesGROUND: to hit a grounderGROUNDING: to hit a grounderGROUNDOUT: a play in baseball in which a batter is put out after hitting a ground ball to an infielderHANG: baseball: to throw (a pitch, such as a curveball) so that it fails to break properly; of a thrown ball: to fail to break or drop as intendedHANGING: baseball: to throw (a pitch, such as a curveball) so that it fails to break properly; of a thrown ball: to fail to break or drop as intendedHITTING: baseball: to bat (a player who can hit .300, next up to hit)HUNG: baseball: to throw (a pitch, such as a curveball) so that it fails to break properly; of a thrown ball: to fail to break or drop as intendedINFIELD: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate; also, the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base; also: the players who play these positionsINNING: a division of a baseball game consisting of a turn at bat for each team; also: a baseball team's turn at bat ending with the third outJAMMING: baseball: to pitch inside to (a batter) (jammed him with a fastball)LEAD: baseball: a position taken by a base runner off a base toward the nextLEFT: left field: the position of the player defending left field; the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from the plateLINE: baseball: a line drive, a batted baseball hit in a nearly straight line usually not far above the ground; also, to hit a line drive in baseballLINED: baseball: a line drive, a batted baseball hit in a nearly straight line usually not far above the ground; also, to hit a line drive in baseballLINING: baseball: a line drive, a batted baseball hit in a nearly straight line usually not far above the ground; also, to hit a line drive in baseballLOAD: baseball: to put runners on (first, second, and third bases) in baseballLOADED: baseball: to put runners on (first, second, and third bases) in baseballLOADING: baseball: to put runners on (first, second, and third bases) in baseballMAJOR: majors plural: major league baseball —used with theMIDDLE: baseball: the area between the second baseman and the shortstopMINOR: minors plural: minor league baseball —used with theMITT: a baseball catcher's or first baseman's glove made in the style of a mitten (M-W: short for mitten)MOUND: the slightly elevated ground on which a baseball pitcher standsNAIL: to put out (a runner) in baseballNAILING: to put out (a runner) in baseballNINE: a baseball teamPITCH: the delivery of a baseball by a pitcher to a batter; also, a baseball so thrown; also, to throw (a baseball) to a batter; also, to use as a starting pitcher; also, to play as pitcherPITCHED: the delivery of a baseball by a pitcher to a batter; also, a baseball so thrown; also, to throw (a baseball) to a batter; also, to use as a starting pitcher; also, to play as pitcherPITCHING: the delivery of a baseball by a pitcher to a batter; also, a baseball so thrown; also, to throw (a baseball) to a batter; also, to use as a starting pitcher; also, to play as pitcherPLATE: home plate: a 5-sided rubber slab at one corner of a baseball diamond at which a batter stands when batting and which must be touched by a base runner in order to score; also, to cause (a runner) to score in baseballPLAY: to catch or pick up (a batted ball): to field (played the ball bare-handed); the action in which a player is put out in baseballPOCKET: the concave area at the base of the finger sections of a baseball glove or mitt in which the ball is normally caughtPOKE: to hit (a blooper) in baseballPOPPED: baseball: to hit a pop fly —often used with up or outPOPPING: baseball: to hit a pop fly —often used with up or outPULL: to hit (a ball) toward the left from a right-handed swing or toward the right from a left-handed swingPULLED: to hit (a ball) toward the left from a right-handed swing or toward the right from a left-handed swingPUTOUT: the retiring of a base runner or batter by a defensive player in baseballRIGHT: right field (baseball): the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from home plate; also, the position of the player defending right fieldRIGHTY: a right-handed person, especially: a right-handed pitcherROTATION: the series of pitchers on a baseball team who regularly start successive games in turnRUNDOWN: a play in baseball in which a base runner who is caught off base is chased by two or more opposing players who throw the ball from one to another in an attempt to tag the runner outRUNNING: baseball: to eject (a player, coach, or manager) from a gameTAGGED: to put out (a runner) in baseball by a touch with the ball or the gloved hand containing the ball; also, to make a hit or run off (a pitcher) in baseball (the batter tagged him for a home run)TAGGING: to put out (a runner) in baseball by a touch with the ball or the gloved hand containing the ball; also, to make a hit or run off (a pitcher) in baseball (the batter tagged him for a home run)TAKE: to refrain from hitting at (a pitched ball) (take a strike)TAKEN: to refrain from hitting at (a pitched ball) (take a strike)TATTOO: baseball, informal: to hit (a pitched ball) very hard; also, to get many hits and runs against (a pitcher)THEFT: a stolen base in baseballTHIRD: third baseTHROW: to pitch (threw a no-hitter)THROWN: to pitch (threw a no-hitter)TOOK: to refrain from hitting at (a pitched ball) (take a strike)TRAP: a piece of leather or section of interwoven leather straps between the thumb and index finger of a baseball glove that forms an extension of the pocketWALK: baseball: an advance to first base awarded to a baseball player who during a turn at bat takes four pitches that are balls: base on balls; to advance to first base by taking four pitches that are balls; to go to first base as a result of a base on balls; to cause (a batter) to advance to first base by pitching four balls: to give a base on balls toWHIFF: strikeout: to make an out in baseball by a strikeout; also, to strike out; to fan, to strike (a batter) out in baseball (whiffed three batters)YIELD: to give up (a hit or run) in baseball (yielded two runs in the third inning)YIELDED: to give up (a hit or run) in baseball (yielded two runs in the third inning)
Basketball
AIRBALL: verb: US, basketball: to completely miss the rim and backboard with a shot (the noun air ball is an open compound)BACKBOARD: a rounded or rectangular board behind the basket on a basketball court which serves to keep missed shots from going out-of-bounds and from which the ball can be made to rebound into the basketBACKDOOR: involving or being a play in basketball in which a player moves behind the defense and toward the basket to receive a quick passBALLBOY: M-W shows as open compound: ball boy: a male attendant who retrieves balls for players or officials (as in a tennis match or a baseball or basketball game)BALLING: US, informal: verb - to play basketballBANK: to bounce (a ball or shot) off a surface (such as a backboard) into or toward a goalBOARD: basketball: the backboard; also: a rebound in basketballBODY: basketball, informal: to use one's body to forcefully block or move (an opposing player)BOMB: a very long shot (as in basketball)BRICK: a badly missed shot in basketball; also, to miss (a shot) very badly: to throw up a brick on (a shot) (brick a free throw)BUNNY: basketball, informal: an easy shot (such as a layup) taken close to the basketCANNED: to hit (a shot) in basketballCANNING: to hit (a shot) in basketballDIME: basketball: a pass by a player who enables a teammate to make a basketDUNK: to throw (a basketball) into the basket from above the rimDUNKED: to throw (a basketball) into the basket from above the rimFIVE: a basketball teamFOUL: basketball: a free throw, an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponentFRONT: basketball: to play in front of (an opposing player) rather than between the player and the basketGUARD: a player stationed in the backcourt in basketballHOOK: a hook shot: a shot in basketball made usually while standing sideways to the basket by swinging the ball up in an arc with the far handHOOP: the rim of a basketball goalJAMMING: basketball: to dunk, to throw (a basketball) into the basket from above the rim; to make a dunk shot in basketballLANE: the free throw lane: a 12- or 16-foot-wide lane on a basketball court that extends from underneath the goal to a line 15 feet in front of the backboard and that players may not enter during a free throwNETBALL: a game that resembles basketball and that is played with a soccer ball between 2 teams of 7 players each on a hard court 100 feet long and 50 feet widePAINT: basketball: the free throw lane, a 12- or 16-foot-wide lane on a basketball court that extends from underneath the goal to a line 15 feet in front of the backboard and that players may not enter during a free throwPALM: to allow (a basketball) to come to rest momentarily in the hand while dribbling thus committing a violationPALMED: to allow (a basketball) to come to rest momentarily in the hand while dribbling thus committing a violationPICK: basketball: a screen [of a player against a move]PIVOT: a key player or position; specifically: an offensive position of a basketball player standing usually with back to the basket to relay passes, shoot, or provide a screen for teammates; also, the action of pivoting, especially: the action in basketball of stepping with one foot while keeping the other foot at its point of contact with the floorPOUR: to score easily or freely (as in basketball) —used with in (poured in 30 points)POURING: to score easily or freely (as in basketball) —used with in (poured in 30 points)QUINTET: a basketball team
ROCK: the ball used in basketballTIPOFF: M-W hyphenates tip-off, the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ballTOUCH: ability to precisely control the path and speed of a shot or pass (a great shooting touch); also, the act or an instance of handling or controlling a ball (as in basketball or soccer); also, to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or footTOUCHED: ability to precisely control the path and speed of a shot or pass (a great shooting touch); also, the act or an instance of handling or controlling a ball (as in basketball or soccer); also, to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or footTRAP: a defensive maneuver in basketball in which two defenders converge quickly on the ball handler to steal the ball or force a bad pass; also, to make a defensive trap in basketballTURNAROUND: a jump shot by a player facing away from the basket who turns toward the basket while shooting —often used attributively (a turnaround jumper)
Bowling and Related Sports and Games
ALLEY: a grassed enclosure for bowling or skittles, or a hardwood lane for bowling, or a room or building housing a group of such lanesAPPROACH: the steps taken by a bowler before delivering the ball; also: the part of the alley behind the foul line from which the bowler delivers the ballBAGATELLE: any of various games involving the rolling of balls into scoring areasBOCCE: or less commonly bocci or boccie, a game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling played on a long narrow usually dirt courtBOCCI: more commonly bocce, a game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling played on a long narrow usually dirt courtBOULE: usually plural in form but singular in construction: a bowling game of French origin in which a player standing within a circle placed or scratched on the ground throws or rolls usually steel balls down a long typically dirt or gravel court to stop as close as possible to a smaller target ball: petanque; also, the ball thrown or rolled in boulesBOWL: a ball that is used in lawn bowling and that is shaped with a bias so that it swerves when rolled; also, bowls plural in form but singular in construction: lawn bowling (playing bowls); also, a delivery of the ball in the game of bowling; to participate in a game of bowling; to roll a ball in bowlingBOWLED: a ball that is used in lawn bowling and that is shaped with a bias so that it swerves when rolled; also, bowls plural in form but singular in construction: lawn bowling (playing bowls); also, a delivery of the ball in the game of bowling; to participate in a game of bowling; to roll a ball in bowlingBOWLING: a ball that is used in lawn bowling and that is shaped with a bias so that it swerves when rolled; also, bowls plural in form but singular in construction: lawn bowling (playing bowls); also, a delivery of the ball in the game of bowling; to participate in a game of bowling; to roll a ball in bowlingDEADWOOD: bowling pins that have been knocked down but remain on the alleyHEADPIN: a bowling pin that stands foremost in the arrangement of pinsJACK: a small white target ball in lawn bowlingKINGPIN: any of several bowling pins: such as the headpin, a bowling pin that stands foremost in the arrangement of pins; also, the pin that stands in the middle of a triangular arrangement of bowling pinsLANE: a narrow hardwood surface having pins at one end and a gutter along each side that is used in bowlingLINE: bowling: a complete game of 10 frames in bowling; called also stringLOFT: Lofting (by a bowler) in bowling is throwing a bowling ball a short or long distance down the lane. 9Wikipedia)MADE: to convert (a split) into a spare in bowlingMAKE: to convert (a split) into a spare in bowlingMAKING: to convert (a split) into a spare in bowlingNINEPIN: a pin used in ninepins; also, ninepins plural in form but singular in construction: a bowling game resembling tenpins played without the headpin or having the nine pins in a diamond-shaped configuration with one pin in the center RINK: a team of players in curling or lawn bowling; also, a lane for lawn bowlingROLL: to bowl, to participate in a game of bowling, to roll a ball in bowlingTENPIN: a bottle-shaped bowling pin 15 inches high; also, tenpins plural in form but singular in construction: a bowling game using 10 tenpins and a large ball 27 inches in circumference and allowing each player to bowl 2 balls in each of 10 framesTHROW: to roll (throw a bowling ball)THROWN: to roll (throw a bowling ball)
Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts
ARMLOCK: wrestling: hammerlock, a wrestling hold in which an opponent's arm is held bent behind the backBOUT: an athletic match (as of boxing)BOXING: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport; also, to fight with the fists: to engage in boxing; to engage in boxing withBUTTON: the point of the chin especially as a target for a knockout blowCLINCH: to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms; an act or instance of clinching in boxingCLINCHING: to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms; an act or instance of clinching in boxingCOUNT: the calling off of the seconds from one to ten when a boxer has been knocked down (He took a count of nine before getting up.)FALL: an act of forcing a wrestler's shoulders to the mat for a specified time (such as one second), or a bout of wrestlingFALLS: an act of forcing a wrestler's shoulders to the mat for a specified time (such as one second), or a bout of wrestlingFIGHT: to engage in boxing; to take part in (a boxing match or similar contest); to box against in the ring; a boxing matchFOUGHT: to engage in boxing; to take part in (a boxing match or similar contest); to box against in the ring; a boxing matchGLOVE: a boxing glove; also, to cover with or as if with a glove, or to furnish with glovesGLOVING: a boxing glove; also, to cover with or as if with a glove, or to furnish with glovesHAND: a punch made with a specified hand (knocked him out with a good right hand)HEEL: in professional wrestling: a wrestler who performs the role of the unsympathetic antagonist or adversary in a staged wrestling matchHOLD: a manner of grasping an opponent in wrestlingHOOK: short blow delivered with a circular motion by a boxer while the elbow remains bent and rigidJUDO: a sport developed from jujitsu that emphasizes the use of quick movement and leverage to throw an opponentKAYO*: the act of knocking out: the condition of being knocked out, especially, the termination of a boxing match when one boxer has been knocked down and is unable to rise and resume boxing within a specified time; pronunciation of KO, abbreviation for knockout, the act of knocking out: the condition of being knocked out; the termination of a boxing match when one boxer has been knocked down and is unable to rise and resume boxing within a specified time; a technical knockout; a blow that knocks out an opponentLEAD: boxing: the first punch of a series or an exchange of punches; also, to direct the first of a series of blows at an opponentLIGHTWEIGHT: a person of less than average weight; specifically: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs; also, of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight (the lightweight championship)LOCK: a hold in wrestling secured on one part of the bodyPALOOKA: an inexperienced or incompetent boxer; may derive from the comic strip "Joe Palooka" (by Ham Fisher), about a boxerPINNED: of a wrestler: to secure a fall over (an opponent)PINNING: of a wrestler: to secure a fall over (an opponent)RING: the sport of boxing (ended his ring career); also, a usually square enclosure in which a fighting contest (such as a boxing or wrestling match) takes placeTHROW: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo; also, to cause to fall (threw his opponent); also, to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing (throw a left hook)THROWN: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo; also, to cause to fall (threw his opponent); also, to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing (throw a left hook)TRIP: a stroke or catch by which a wrestler is made to lose footingWALLOP: the ability (as of a boxer) to hit hard
Calisthenics, Gymnastics, and Weightlifting
ACROBAT: one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the bodyBENCH: to lift (a weight) in a bench pressBICYCLE: a stationary exercise machine that resembles a bicycleCHIN: to raise (oneself) while hanging by the hands until the chin is level with the supportCHINNED: to raise (oneself) while hanging by the hands until the chin is level with the supportCHINNING: to raise (oneself) while hanging by the hands until the chin is level with the supportCRUNCH: a conditioning exercise performed from a supine position by raising and lowering the upper torso without reaching a sitting positionCURL: a body-building exercise in which a weight held with the palms facing up is raised and lowered by flexing only the wrists or elbowsDUMBBELL: a short bar with weights at each end that is used usually in pairs for exercise
ELLIPTICAL: noun: an elliptical trainer, a stationary exercise device on which the user stands on two small rimmed platforms and moves them forward and back in an approximately elliptical path; called also elliptical machineFLIP: to do a somersault in the air: to do a flip; also, a somersault especially in the airFLIPFLOP: M-W hyphenates flip-flop: a backward handspringFLIPPED: to do a somersault in the air: to do a flip; also, a somersault especially in the airFLIPPING: to do a somersault in the air: to do a flip; also, a somersault especially in the airLUNGE: an exercise in which a person in a standing position steps forward into a position in which the front knee is deeply bent while keeping the torso erect and then returns back to the starting position; also: a similar exercise in which the initial movement is to the side rather than forward. (NOTE: A lunge can be done while holding weights or without weights.); also, to perform a lunge exerciseLUNGED: an exercise in which a person in a standing position steps forward into a position in which the front knee is deeply bent while keeping the torso erect and then returns back to the starting position; also: a similar exercise in which the initial movement is to the side rather than forward. (NOTE: A lunge can be done while holding weights or without weights.); also, to perform a lunge exerciseLUNGING: an exercise in which a person in a standing position steps forward into a position in which the front knee is deeply bent while keeping the torso erect and then returns back to the starting position; also: a similar exercise in which the initial movement is to the side rather than forward. (NOTE: A lunge can be done while holding weights or without weights.); also, to perform a lunge exerciseMAILLOT: tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suit; also, a cyclist’s jerseyPIKE: a body position (as in diving) [or gymnastics] in which the hips are bent, the knees are straight, and the hands touch the toes or clasp the legs behind or just above the kneesPLANK: an exercise in which a prone person balances on the toes and forearms while holding the rest of the body up and off the groundPLANKING: an exercise in which a prone person balances on the toes and forearms while holding the rest of the body up and off the groundPOMMEL: either of a pair of removable rounded or U-shaped handles used on the top of a pommel horsePULLUP*: Not in M-W; Collins has pull-up, or pullup: an exercise in which a person chins himself or herself, specif., one in which the bar is gripped with the palms facing away from the exerciseRING: rings plural: a pair of usually rubber-covered metal rings suspended from a ceiling or crossbar to a height of approximately eight feet above the floor and used for hanging, swinging, and balancing feats in gymnastics; also, an event in gymnastics competition in which the rings are usedROLL: a somersault executed in contact with the ground; also, to execute a somersaultTUCK: a body position (as in diving) in which the knees are bent, the thighs drawn tightly to the chest, and the hands clasped around the shins; also, something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to put into a tuck positionTUCKED: a body position (as in diving) in which the knees are bent, the thighs drawn tightly to the chest, and the hands clasped around the shins; also, something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to put into a tuck positionTUMBLE: an act or instance of tumbling; also, to perform gymnastic feats in tumblingTURN: any of various rotating or pivoting movements in dancing or gymnastics; also, to execute or perform by rotating or revolving (turn somersaults)VAULT: to leap vigorously, especially: to execute a leap using the hands or a pole; also, to leap over, especially: to leap over by or as if by aid of the hands or a pole; also, an act of vaulting: a leapWINDMILL: a calisthenic exercise that involves alternately lowering each outstretched hand to touch the toes of the opposite foot
Competition and Scoring general to most sports and games, NOC
ACED: to gain a decisive advantage over: defeatACING: to gain a decisive advantage over: defeatALIVE: still active in competition with a chance of victory (must win to stay alive in the playoffs)ASSESS: sports: to charge (a player or team) with a foul or penaltyASSESSES: sports: to charge (a player or team) with a foul or penaltyATTACK: an offensive or scoring action (e.g., won the game with an 8-hit attack); also, offensive players or the positions taken up by themAWAY: played on an opponent's grounds (home and away games)BEAT: overcome, defeatBEATABLE: capable of being beaten, overcome, defeatedBEATEN: overcome, defeatedBLANK: to keep (an opponent) from scoring (were blanked for eight innings)BLANKED: to keep (an opponent) from scoring (were blanked for eight innings)BUBBLE: a series of scheduled games that is played between sports teams staying in a bubble [which see]; also, the condition of being at risk of exclusion or replacement (as from a tournament) —usually used in the phrase on the bubble BURN: to beat or score on (burned the defense with a touchdown pass)BURNING: to beat or score on (burned the defense with a touchdown pass)BURNT: to beat or score on (burned the defense with a touchdown pass)BURY: sports: to succeed emphatically or impressively in making (a shot) (bury a jumper, bury a putt); sports: to defeat overwhelminglyCATCH: overtake (to catch the leader in a race)CHALLENGE: an invitation to compete in a sport; also, to invite into competition (he challenged his brother to a tennis match)CLEAN: observing the rules: fair (a clean fight); (adv.) in a clean manner (play the game clean)CLINCH: to assure the winning of (scored a touchdown to clinch the game)CLINCHING: to assure the winning of (scored a touchdown to clinch the game)COMPETE: to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize): be in a state of rivalryCOMPETED: to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize): be in a state of rivalryCONCEDE: to make concession: to yield, as to an opponentCONCEDED: to make concession: to yield, as to an opponentCOUNT: score (tied the count with a minute to play)DEADLOCK: a tie scoreDEADLOCKED: a tie scoreDEFAULT: to fail to compete in or to finish an appointed contestDEFAULTED: to exclude (a player or a team) from a contest by defaultDEFICIT: disadvantage (scored two runs to overcome a 2–1 deficit)DOORMAT: a team that regularly finishes lastEVENT: any of the contests in a program of sportsFIELD: to put into the field (field a team); also, to enter in competitionFIELDED: to put into the field (field a team); also, to enter in competitionFIELDING: to put into the field (field a team); also, to enter in competitionFINAL: a deciding match, game, heat, or trial —usually used in pluralFLIGHT: a number of competitors (as in a sport) grouped together on the basis of demonstrated skill or ability or for purposes of elimination contests prior to a final testGAIN: to win in competition or conflictGAINED: to win in competition or conflictGAINING: to win in competition or conflictGAME: the number of points necessary to winGIMME: contraction of “give me”: something easily achieved or won especially in a contestGOAL: the act or action of causing a ball or puck to go through or into a goal, or the score resulting from such an actGOING: present participle of to go, of a sports team or player: to have a record of (they went 11–0 last season)GONE: past participle of to go, of a sports team or player: to have a record of (they went 11–0 last season)HANDICAP: a race or contest in which an artificial advantage is given or disadvantage imposed on a contestant to equalize chances of winning; also, an advantage given or disadvantage imposed usually in the form of points, strokes, weight to be carried, or distance from the target or goalHEAT: a single round of a contest (such as a race) having two or more rounds for each contestant (won two heats out of three); also, one of several preliminary contests held to eliminate less competent contenders (won the second heat but finished third in the final race)INVITATIONAL: limited to invited participants (an invitational tournament)JOBBED: in sports, to penalize or deprive unfairlyLEAD: a margin or measure of advantage or superiority or position in advance (enjoys a good lead over all competitors); to have a margin over (led his opponent in scoring)MADE: to score in a game or sport (make a field goal, make a birdie)MAJOR: any of several high-level tournaments in professional golf, tennis, or bowlingMAKE: to score in a game or sport (make a field goal, make a birdie)MAKING: to score in a game or sport (make a field goal, make a birdie)MATCH: a contest (as in tennis or volleyball) completed when one player or side wins a specified number of sets or gamesMEDAL: to win a medal [in a competition]MEDALED: to win a medal [in a competition]MEET: to encounter as antagonist or foe; to oppose (met the heavyweight in a successful bout); also, (noun) chiefly US: a large gathering of athletes for a sports competitionMEETING: to encounter as antagonist or foe; to oppose (met the heavyweight in a successful bout); also, (noun) chiefly US: a large gathering of athletes for a sports competitionNATIONAL: a competition that is national in scope —usually used in plural (the annual cycling nationals)OFFICIATION: to act in an official capacity: act as an official (as at a sports contest); to administer the rules of (a game or sport) especially as a referee or umpire OPEN: of a competition: enterable by both amateur and professional contestants (an open tournament); also, an open contest, competition, or tournamentOUTING: an athletic competition or race; also: an appearance thereinPENALTY: a disadvantage (such as loss of yardage, time, or possession of the ball or an addition to or subtraction from the score) imposed on a team or competitor for violation of the rules of a sport (The team was given a penalty for the foul.)PENNANT: a flag emblematic of championship (as in a professional baseball league); also: the championship itselfPLACE: a position at the conclusion of a competition (finished in last place); also, and specifically, second place at the finish (as of a horse race); also, to earn a given spot in a competition; specifically: to come in second (as in a horse race)PLATE: a prize given to the winner in a contestPLAY: to contend against in or as if in a gamePOINT: a unit of counting in the scoring of a game or contestRIBBON: a strip of colored satin given for winning a place in a competitionROAD: a series of scheduled visits or appearances (such as games or performances) in several locations or the travel necessary to make these visits (the team is on the road) (on tour with the musical's road company)ROMP: an easy winning pace or a runaway, a one-sided or overwhelming victoryROUGH: to shell —used with up (was roughed up for six runs) (to shell is to score heavily against someone, such as an opposing pitcher in baseball)ROUND: a unit of action in a contest or game which comprises a stated period, covers a prescribed distance, includes a specified number of plays, or gives each player one turn; also, a division of a tournament in which each contestant plays an opponentRUNNING: (n) a race, a contest or competition in which different people, groups, or teams try to win something or to do something first; also, to contend in a race (running in a marathon); also, to enter, register, or enroll as a contestant in a race; also, to make (a series of counts) without a miss (run 19 in an inning in billiards)RUNOFF: a final race, contest, or election to decide an earlier one that has not resulted in a decision in favor of any one competitorTAKE: to secure by winning in competition (took first place); also, to defeatTAKEN: to secure by winning in competition (took first place); also, to defeatTALLY: a score or point made (as in a game); also, to register a point in a contest: to score; also, to register (a score) in a contestTANK: to make no effort to win: to lose intentionally (tanked the match); to lose intentionally: to give up in competitionTHROW: to lose intentionally (throw a game)THROWN: to lose intentionally (throw a game)TIED: to make or have an equal score with in a contest; to equalize (the score) in a game or contest; to equalize the score of (a game); to make an equal scoreTIGHT: characterized by little difference in the relative positions of contestants with respect to final outcome: close (a tight race for mayor, a tight race)TIGHTLY: characterized by little difference in the relative positions of contestants with respect to final outcome: close (a tight race for mayor, a tight race)TITLE: a championship, designation as champion (held the world road racing title); also, of, relating to, or involving a championship (a title match)TOOK: to secure by winning in competition (took first place); also, to defeatTOUCH: to get a hit off or score a run against (touched him for three runs)TOUCHED: to get a hit off or score a run against (touched him for three runs)TOUR: a series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)TRIAL: a preliminary contest (as in a sport)TYING: to make or have an equal score with in a contest; to equalize (the score) in a game or contest; to equalize the score of (a game); to make an equal scoreVIOLATION: an infringement of the rules in sports that is less serious than a foul and usually involves technicalities of playWEIGHT: one of the classes into which contestants in a sports event are divided according to body weightWENT: past tense of to go, of a sports team or player: to have a record of (they went 11–0 last season)WILDCARD: M-W has open compound wild card; Collins has “also wildcard.” M-W defines as one picked to fill a leftover playoff or tournament berth after regularly qualifying competitors have all been determined
Cycling
ATTACK: an aggressive attempt to take or extend a lead over others in a race (such as a bicycle race)BICYCLE: a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelledBIKE: a bicycle; also, to ride a bicycle; by shortening & alteration of bicycleBIKING: a bicycle; also, to ride a bicycle; by shortening & alteration of bicycleCROG*: M-W does not have an entry for crog, Northern English and Midland English dialect to ride on a bicycle as a passenger. Old Wiktionary says of this Welsh word: crog (plural crogau): [noun] gallows, cross; crucifix, rood; something that hangs; adjective: hanging, suspended, pendulousCYCLE: a bicycle or tricycle; also, to ride a cycle, specifically, a bicycle (She cycles to work.)CYCLED: a bicycle or tricycle; also, to ride a cycle, specifically, a bicycle (She cycles to work.)DRAFT: a pocket of reduced air pressure behind a moving object; also, racing sports: the use of such a draft to save energy; to stay close behind (another racer) so as to take advantage of the reduced air pressure created by the leading racerGAPPED: established a time gap between cyclists in a raceKICK: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run [or ride, as a bicycle] at a faster speed during the last part of a raceKICKED: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run [or ride, as a bicycle] at a faster speed during the last part of a raceKICKING: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run [or ride, as a bicycle] at a faster speed during the last part of a raceMAILLOT: tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suit; also, a cyclist’s jerseyPEDAL: to ride a bicyclePEDALED: to ride a bicyclePELOTON: the main body of riders in a [road] bicycle race
Equipment general to most
BALL: a spherical or ovoid body used in a game or sport; a game in which a ball is struck, hit, thrown, etc.; also, to play such a gameBATON: a hollow cylinder carried by each member of a relay team and passed to the succeeding runnerBIKE: a stationary bicycle: an exercise apparatus that can be pedaled like a bicycle; called also stationary bikeBLOCK: sports: a starting block, a device that usually consists of two blocks mounted on either side of an adjustable frame and that provides a runner with a rigid surface against which to brace the feet at the start of a race (a slow start out of the blocks); also, a starting block, one of a series of boxes or low platforms at one end of a pool on which a competitor stands for the start of a swimming race (the first swimmer off the blocks, a slow start out of the blocks)BLOCKS: sports: a starting block, a device that usually consists of two blocks mounted on either side of an adjustable frame and that provides a runner with a rigid surface against which to brace the feet at the start of a race (a slow start out of the blocks); also, a starting block, one of a series of boxes or low platforms at one end of a pool on which a competitor stands for the start of a swimming race (the first swimmer off the blocks, a slow start out of the blocks)CLEAT: a projecting piece (as on the bottom of a shoe) that furnishes a grip; cleats plural: shoes equipped with cleatsCLUB: a stick or bat used to hit a ball in any of various games
ELLIPTICAL: noun: an elliptical trainer, a stationary exercise device on which the user stands on two small rimmed platforms and moves them forward and back in an approximately elliptical path; called also elliptical machineGAME: the equipment for a gameGATE: starting gate: a mechanically operated barrier used as a starting device for a raceGOAL: an area or object toward which players in various games attempt to advance a ball or puck and usually through or into which it must go to score pointsHELMET: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact; also, something resembling a helmetHELMETED: wearing a helmet; also, having a helmet or a helmet-shaped form or structureJOCK: an athletic supporter, a supporter (as of elasticized fabric) for the genitals worn by men participating in sports or strenuous activitiesKNEEPAD: a protective pad for the knee sometimes attached to a garmentLIVELY: quick to rebound: resilient (a lively ball)MAILLOT: tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suit; also, a cyclist’s jerseyMALLET: a long-handled wooden implement used for striking a ball (as in polo or croquet)PADDLE: an implement often with a short handle and a broad flat blade that is used to hit a ball in any of various games (such as table tennis)WEIGHT: a heavy object (such as a metal ball) thrown, put, or lifted as an athletic exercise or contest
Fencing and Archery
ARROW: a missile shot from a bow and usually having a slender shaft, a pointed head, and feathers at the buttBOWMEN: bowman: an archery competitorBUTTON: a guard on the tip of a fencing foilCLOUT: a white cloth on a stake or frame used as a target in archeryDRAW: archery: the distance from the string to the back of a drawn bow; or the force required to draw a bow fully; or to bend (a bow) by pulling back the stringDRAWING: archery: the distance from the string to the back of a drawn bow; or the force required to draw a bow fully; or to bend (a bow) by pulling back the stringDRAWN: archery: the distance from the string to the back of a drawn bow; or the force required to draw a bow fully; or to bend (a bow) by pulling back the stringEPEE: épée: a fencing or dueling sword having a bowl-shaped guard and a rigid blade of triangular section with no cutting edge that tapers to a sharp point blunted for fencing; also, the art or sport of fencing with the épéeFENCE: to practice fencing; to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencingFENCED: to practice fencing; to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencingFENCING: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber; also, to practice fencing; to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencingFLEDGE: to furnish (something, as an arrow) with feathersFLEDGED: to furnish (something, as an arrow) with feathersFLEDGLING: to furnish (something, as an arrow) with feathersFOIBLE: the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and pointFOIL: a light fencing sword having a usually circular guard and a flexible blade of rectangular section tapering to a blunted point; also, the art or sport of fencing with the foil —often used in pluralKENDO: a Japanese sport of fencing usually with bamboo swordsLIPPING: a piece of wood set in an archer's bow where a flaw has been cut outLONGBOW: a hand-drawn wooden bow held vertically and used especially by medieval English archersLUNGE: a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forwardNOCK: one of the notches cut in either of two tips of horn fastened on the ends of a bow or in the bow itself for holding the string; also, the part of an arrow having a notch for the bowstring; also, the notch itself; also, to make a nock in (a bow or arrow) or to fit (an arrow) against the bowstringNOCKED: to make a nock in (a bow or arrow) or to fit (an arrow) against the bowstringNOCKING: to make a nock in (a bow or arrow) or to fit (an arrow) against the bowstringPARRY: to ward off a weapon or blow (parried forcefully and knocked his opponent's sword out of his hand); to ward off (something, such as a blow) (parried the thrust of his opponent's sword)PILE: a target-shooting arrowhead without cutting edgesPLAY: swordplay
ROVER: a random or long-distance mark in archery —usually used in pluralTOUCH: a hit against an opponent in fencingTOUCHE: M-W has touché, interjection —used to acknowledge a hit in fencing or the success or appropriateness of an argument, an accusation, or a witty pointVANE: a feather fastened to the shaft near the nock of an arrowVOLT: a leaping movement in fencing to avoid a thrustWAND: a slat six feet by two inches used as a target in archery; also: a narrow strip of paper pasted vertically on a target faceWHITE: the fifth or outermost circle of an archery target; also: a shot that hits itWING: a vane of a windmill or arrow
Football (American)
BLITZ: football: a rush of the passer by a defensive linebacker, back, or endBLOCK: American football: a halting or impeding of the progress or movement of an opponent by use of the body (a block by the right tackle)BOBBLE: a mishandling of the ball in baseball or footballBOBBLED: a mishandling of the ball in baseball or footballBOBBLING: a mishandling of the ball in baseball or footballBOMB: a long pass in footballBOWL: football: a postseason game between specially invited teamsCARRY: the act of rushing with the ball in football (averaged four yards per carry)CLIP: to illegally block (an opposing player) in football; to clip an opposing player in footballCLIPPED: to illegally block (an opposing player) in football; to clip an opposing player in footballCOMPLETE: of a football pass: legally caught; also, to carry out (a forward pass) successfullyCURL: a usually short pass pattern in football in which a receiver runs downfield and then curves back toward the line of scrimmageDIME: American football: an accurate pass by a quarterback to a receiver DOWN: football: to cause (a ball) to be out of play; also, not being in play because of wholly stopped progress or because the officials stop the play; also, a complete play to advance the ball; or, one of a series of four attempts in American football or three attempts in Canadian football to advance the ball 10 yardsDOWNED: football: to cause (a ball) to be out of playDOWNHILL: American football: relating to, employing, or being a style of running in which a ballcarrier moves powerfully forward into the line of scrimmage and down the field toward the opponent's end zone without a lot of movement toward the sidelines to avoid tacklersDRAW: football: a play that simulates a pass play so a runner can go straight up the middle past the pass rushersDROP: a move back from the line of scrimmage (as in preparation for making a forward pass)DROPKICK: a kick made by dropping a ball to the ground and kicking it at the moment it starts to reboundELEVEN: a football teamELIGIBLE: permitted under football rules to catch a forward passFADE: to move back from the line of scrimmage —used of a quarterbackFADED: to move back from the line of scrimmage —used of a quarterbackFADING: to move back from the line of scrimmage —used of a quarterbackFLAT: the area to either side of an offensive football formationFULLBACK: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blockingGRID: gridiron: a football field, or broadly: footballGRIDIRON: a football fieldGROUND: to throw (a football) intentionally to the ground to avoid being tackled for a lossGROUNDING: to throw (a football) intentionally to the ground to avoid being tackled for a lossGUARD: a position or player next to the center in a football lineHALF: a half-back, one of the backs stationed near either flank in footballHANDOFF: American football: to hand the ball to a nearby teammate on a playHOOK: a buttonhook, an offensive play in football in which the pass receiver runs straight downfield and then abruptly cuts back toward the line of scrimmageHUDDLE: football: a brief gathering of players away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions; also, to form a huddleHUDDLED: football: a brief gathering of players away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions; also, to form a huddleINELIGIBLE: not permitted under football rules to catch a forward pass (an ineligible receiver)JAMMING: football: to block, crowd, or bump (a pass receiver) near the line of scrimmage (The receiver got jammed at the line.)KEEP: of a quarterback: to retain possession of a football especially after faking a handoff; also, a keeper: an offensive football play in which the quarterback runs with the ballKEEPING: of a quarterback: to retain possession of a football especially after faking a handoff; also, a keeper: an offensive football play in which the quarterback runs with the ballKEPT: of a quarterback: past tense and past participle of keep: to retain possession of a football especially after faking a handoff; also, a keeper: an offensive football play in which the quarterback runs with the ballLINE: football: line of scrimmage: an imaginary line in football that is parallel to the goal lines and tangent to the nose of the ball laid on the ground and marks the position of the ball at the start of each down; also, football: the seven players including center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends who in offensive football play line up on or within one foot of the line of scrimmage; also, the players who in defensive play line up within one yard of the line of scrimmageLINEMAN: football: a player in the forward line of a team; specifically: a football player in the lineLINEMEN: football: a player in the forward line of a team; specifically: a football player in the lineMINICAMP: a special abbreviated training camp for football players held usually in the spring or early summerNAKED: American football: marked by a lack of protection or coverage by blockers (a naked bootleg by the quarterback)NICKEL: or less commonly nickle: a pass defense in football that employs five defensive backsOPTION: an offensive football play in which a back may choose whether to pass or run with the ball (called also option play)
OVER: across the goal line in football (threw the ball over)PICK: football: an intercepted forward pass: an interceptionPITCH: American football: a pitchout, lateral pass in football between two backs behind the line of scrimmagePLAT: platoon [by shortening]: a group of football players who are trained for either offense or defense and are sent into or withdrawn from the game as a bodyPLATOON: a group of football players who are trained for either offense or defense and are sent into or withdrawn from the game as a bodyPLAY: the action during an attempt to advance the ball in footballPLAYBOOK: a notebook containing diagrammed football playsPOCKET: an area formed by blockers from which a football quarterback attempts to passPULL: of an offensive lineman in football: to move back from the line of scrimmage and toward one flank to provide blocking for a ballcarrierPULLED: of an offensive lineman in football: to move back from the line of scrimmage and toward one flank to provide blocking for a ballcarrierPYLON: one of the flexible upright markers positioned on a football field at the corners of the end zone
ROLL: of a football quarterback: to run toward one flank usually parallel to the line of scrimmage especially before throwing a pass —often used with outROLLOUT: a football play in which the quarterback rolls to the left or rightRUNNING: (adj) of, relating to, or being a football play in which the ball is advanced by running rather than by passing (their running game was off); also, to utilize a running play on offense —used of a football team; also, to carry (the football) on a running playTACKLE: either of two offensive football players positioned on each side of the center and between guard and end; also, either of two football players positioned on the inside of a defensive line; also, the act or an instance of tackling; to seize and throw down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in football; to tackle an opposing player in footballTACKLED: either of two offensive football players positioned on each side of the center and between guard and end; also, either of two football players positioned on the inside of a defensive line; also, the act or an instance of tackling; to seize and throw down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in football; to tackle an opposing player in footballTAILBACK: the offensive football back farthest from the line of scrimmageTRAP: a football play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then is blocked from the side while the ballcarrier advances through the spot vacated by the defensive player; also, to block out (a defensive football player) by means of a trapWING: a flanker, a football player stationed wide of the formation slightly behind the line of scrimmage as a pass receiver; called also flanker back
Golf
ACED: to make (a hole in golf) in one strokeACING: to make (a hole in golf) in one strokeAPPROACH: to make an approach in golf; also, approach shot: a golf shot from the fairway toward the greenBACK: golf: constituting the final 9 holes of an 18-hole courseBIRD: a birdie, a golf score of one stroke less than par on a holeBLADING: golf: to hit (a ball or shot) with the leading edge of the clubfaceBLOCK: golf: to hit (a ball or shot) inaccurately toward the right from a right-handed swing or toward the left from a left-handed swing: to pushBLOCKED: golf: to hit (a ball or shot) inaccurately toward the right from a right-handed swing or toward the left from a left-handed swing: to pushBLOCKS: golf: to hit (a ball or shot) inaccurately toward the right from a right-handed swing or toward the left from a left-handed swing: to pushBOGEY: golf: one stroke over par on a hole; to shoot (a hole in golf) in one over parBOGEYING: to shoot (a hole in golf) in one over parCADDIE: or caddy, one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs; also, to assist a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDIED: or caddy (verb), to assist a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDY: variant spelling of caddie, one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs; also, to assist a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCANNED: to hit (a golf shot) into the cupCANNING: to hit (a golf shot) into the cupCARRY: to pass over (something, such as a hazard) at a single stroke in golf (carry a bunker)CARRYING: to pass over (something, such as a hazard) at a single stroke in golf (carry a bunker)CHIP: a chip shot, a short usually low approach shot in golf that lofts the ball to the green and allows it to roll; also, to play a chip shotCHIPPED: a chip shot, a short usually low approach shot in golf that lofts the ball to the green and allows it to roll; also, to play a chip shotCHIPPING: a chip shot, a short usually low approach shot in golf that lofts the ball to the green and allows it to roll; also, to play a chip shotCHUNK: to mishit (a golf ball or shot) by striking the ground behind the ballCHUNKED: to mishit (a golf ball or shot) by striking the ground behind the ballCHUNKING: to mishit (a golf ball or shot) by striking the ground behind the ballDIVOT: a loose piece of turf (such as one dug from a golf fairway in making a shot)DOGLEG: a golf hole having an angled fairwayDRAW: golf: to strike (a ball) so that a slight to moderate hook resultsDRAWING: golf: to strike (a ball) so that a slight to moderate hook resultsDRAWN: golf: to strike (a ball) so that a slight to moderate hook resultsDROP: golf: to toss or roll into a hole or basket (drop a putt)DROPPING: golf: to toss or roll into a hole or basket (drop a putt)DUBBED: golf: to hit (a ball or shot) poorlyDUBBING: golf: to hit (a ball or shot) poorlyDUFF: Not in M-W; NOAD: mishit (a shot) (he duffed the ball short of the green)DUFFING: Not in M-W; NOAD: mishit (a shot) (he duffed the ball short of the green)EAGLE: a golf score of two strokes less than par on a hole; also, to score an eagle on (a golf hole)EAGLED: to score an eagle on (a golf hole)FADE: a slight to moderate and usually intentional slice in golf; also, of a ball or shot: to move in a slight to moderate sliceFADED: a slight to moderate and usually intentional slice in golf; also, of a ball or shot: to move in a slight to moderate sliceFADING: a slight to moderate and usually intentional slice in golf; also, of a ball or shot: to move in a slight to moderate sliceFRONT: constituting the first nine holes of an 18-hole golf courseGIMME: contraction of “give me”: a short putt in golf conceded to an opponent in casual or match playGOLF: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a courseGOLFING: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a courseHACK: to play inexpert golf
HACKED: to play inexpert golfHALVE: golf: to play (a hole, round, or match) in the same number of strokes as one's opponentHOLE: a shallow cylindrical hole or hollowed-out place in the putting green of a golf course into which the ball is played; also, a part of the golf course from tee to putting green; also, the play on such a hole as a unit of scoring; also, to drive or hit into a hole (hole a putt)HOLED: to drive or hit into a hole (hole a putt)HOLING: to drive or hit into a hole (hole a putt)HONOR: the privilege of playing first from the tee in golfIRON: any of a series of numbered golf clubs having relatively thin metal headsLAGGED: golf: to hit (a golf ball or putt) with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole: to hit a lag puttLAGGING: golf: to hit (a golf ball or putt) with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole: to hit a lag puttLIPPED: golf: to hit (a putt) so that the ball hits the edge of the cup but fails to drop in; to hit the edge of the cup without dropping in —usually used with out (the putt lipped out)LIPPING: golf: to hit (a putt) so that the ball hits the edge of the cup but fails to drop in; to hit the edge of the cup without dropping in —usually used with out (the putt lipped out)LOFT: the backward slant of the face of a golf-club headMADE: to succeed in holing (make a putt)MAKE: to succeed in holing (make a putt)MAKING: to succeed in holing (make a putt)MARK: to pick up (one's golf ball) from a putting green and substitute a markerMULLIGAN: a free shot sometimes given a golfer in informal play when the previous shot was poorly played; eponymous source unclearNINE: the first or last nine holes of an 18-hole golf coursePITCH: to hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with backspin so that it rolls very little after striking the green; to pitch a golf ballPITCHED: to hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with backspin so that it rolls very little after striking the green; to pitch a golf ballPITCHING: to hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with backspin so that it rolls very little after striking the green; to pitch a golf ballPUTT: a golf stroke made on a putting green to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole; also, to make a puttPUTTED: a golf stroke made on a putting green to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole; also, to make a puttROUGH: golf: uneven ground covered with high grass, brush, and stones, specifically: such ground bordering a golf fairwayRUNNING: to make (a golf ball) roll forward after alightingTEED: to place (a ball) on a tee —often used with upTEEING: to place (a ball) on a tee —often used with upTRAP: a sand trap, an artificial hazard on a golf course consisting of a depression containing sandWEDGE: an iron golf club with a broad low-angled face for maximum loft; also, a golf shot made with a wedge (called also wedge shot)WOOD: a golf club having a thick wooden head; also, a golf club having a similar head made of metal
Hiking, Climbing, Camping, etc.
BACKPACK: a pack that usually has two shoulder straps and is carried on the back; also, to hike with a backpack; also, to carry (food or equipment) on the back especially in hikingBELAY: to secure (a person) at the end of a rope (“belay a climber”)BELAYED: to secure (a person) at the end of a rope (“belay a climber”)BLAZE: a trail marker, especially: a mark made on a tree by chipping off a piece of the bark; also, to mark (a trail) with blazes BLAZING: a trail marker, especially: a mark made on a tree by chipping off a piece of the bark; also, to mark (a trail) with blazes CAIRN: a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmarkCAMP: to make camp or occupy a camp; to live temporarily in a camp or outdoors —often used with outCAMPING: to make camp or occupy a camp; to live temporarily in a camp or outdoors —often used with outCANTEEN: a flask for carrying liquids (as on a hike); or a mess kit (a compact kit of nested cooking and eating utensils for use by soldiers and campers)CAVED: to explore caves especially as a sport or hobbyCAVING: to explore caves especially as a sport or hobbyCHECK: to slack or ease off (a rope) and then belay againCHECKED: to slack or ease off (a rope) and then belay againCHECKING: to slack or ease off (a rope) and then belay againCLIMB: to go upward on or along, to the top of, or over (climb a hill); also, a place where climbing is necessary to progress (the hike includes several steep climbs); also, the act or an instance of climbing: rise, ascent (It's a 20-minute climb to the ridge from here)CLIMBABLE: to go upward on or along, to the top of, or over (climb a hill); also, a place where climbing is necessary to progress (the hike includes several steep climbs); also, the act or an instance of climbing: rise, ascent (It's a 20-minute climb to the ridge from here)ENCAMP: to set up or occupy a campENCAMPMENT: the place where a group is encampedHANDHOLD: something to hold on to (as in mountain climbing)HIKE: to go on a hikeHIKED: to go on a hikeHIKING: to go on a hikePITCH: the portion of a route (as in mountain climbing or caving) between belay pointsPITCH: to encamp, to set up or occupy a camp, or to place or establish in a camp; to erect and fix firmly in place (pitch a tent)PITCHED: to encamp, to set up or occupy a camp, or to place or establish in a camp; to erect and fix firmly in place (pitch a tent)PITCHING: to encamp, to set up or occupy a camp, or to place or establish in a camp; to erect and fix firmly in place (pitch a tent)PITON: a spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber)TENT: a collapsible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and used for camping outdoors or as a temporary building; something that resembles a tent or that serves as a shelter; also, to live in a tent, or to lodge in tentsTENTED: a collapsible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and used for camping outdoors or as a temporary building; something that resembles a tent or that serves as a shelter; also, to live in a tent, or to lodge in tentsTENTING: a collapsible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and used for camping outdoors or as a temporary building; something that resembles a tent or that serves as a shelter; also, to live in a tent, or to lodge in tentsTOPPED: to reach a summit or crest —usually used with off or out (we expect to top the peak around noon)TOPPING: to reach a summit or crest —usually used with off or out (we expect to top the peak around noon)TRAMP: a walking trip: a hike; also, to travel about on foot: to hike; to travel or wander through or over on foot
Ice Hockey
BANDY: a game similar to hockey and believed to be its prototypeBOARD: boards plural, ice hockey: the low wall enclosing a hockey rink; also, to check (a player) into the low wooden wall enclosing a hockey rink: to check (a player) into the boardsBROOMBALL: a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a soccer ball used instead of sticks and a puckCAGE: a goal consisting of posts or a frame with a net attached (as in ice hockey); also, to drive (a puck, a shot, etc.) into a cage and score a goalCAGED: a goal consisting of posts or a frame with a net attached (as in ice hockey); also, to drive (a puck, a shot, etc.) into a cage and score a goalCAGING: a goal consisting of posts or a frame with a net attached (as in ice hockey); also, to drive (a puck, a shot, etc.) into a cage and score a goalCHECK: a checking of an opposing player (as in ice hockey); also, to block the progress of (someone, such as a hockey player)CHECKED: a checking of an opposing player (as in ice hockey); also, to block the progress of (someone, such as a hockey player)CHECKING: a checking of an opposing player (as in ice hockey); also, to block the progress of (someone, such as a hockey player)DEKE: to fake (an opponent) out of position (as in ice hockey); short for decoyDEKED: to fake (an opponent) out of position (as in ice hockey); short for decoyDEKING: to fake (an opponent) out of position (as in ice hockey); short for decoyDRAW: a face-off in ice hockeyDUMP: to hit (a puck) deep into the opponent's zone in ice hockeyDUMPED: to hit (a puck) deep into the opponent's zone in ice hockeyFULLBACK: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)GOON: an enforcer: a player (as in ice hockey) known for rough play and fightingICING: an illegal act by an ice hockey player of shooting a puck from within the defensive zone or defensive half of the rink beyond the opponents' goal line but not into the goalLEAD: to pass a ball or puck just in front of (a moving teammate)LINE: hockey: a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockeyNETTED: to hit (a ball or puck) into the goal for a score (as in hockey or soccer); also: to score (a point or goal) by netting a ball or puckNETTING: to hit (a ball or puck) into the goal for a score (as in hockey or soccer); also: to score (a point or goal) by netting a ball or puckPUCK: a vulcanized rubber disk used in ice hockeyRINK: a smooth extent of ice marked off for curling or ice hockey; also, a building containing such a rink
Motor Sports
BULLRING: a short oval track for horse or auto racingDRAFT: a pocket of reduced air pressure behind a moving object; also, racing sports: the use of such a draft to save energy; to stay close behind (another racer) so as to take advantage of the reduced air pressure created by the leading racerDRAG: sports: a drag race; also, to participate in a drag raceDRAGGING: sports: a drag race; also, to participate in a drag raceFORMULA: of, relating to, or being an open-wheel open-cockpit rear-engine racing car conforming to prescribed specifications as to size, weight, and engine displacementGRID: the starting positions of cars on a racecourseHOTROD: M-W has the open compound hot rod, an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and fast accelerationKART: a go-kart, a small motorized vehicle used especially for racingPADDOCK: an area at an automobile racecourse where racing cars are parkedPITTED: any of the areas alongside an auto racecourse used for refueling and repairing the cars during a race; also, to make a pit stopPITTING: any of the areas alongside an auto racecourse used for refueling and repairing the cars during a race; also, to make a pit stopPULL: a competition in which a heavily weighted sled is pulled by participants usually using draft animals or machines (a tractor pull, the county fair's annual ox pull)RACING: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races; to compete in a race; to engage in a race with; to enter in a raceRACY: having a body or shape that is suited for racing (a racy dog, a car with racy lines)RALLY: an automobile competition using public roads and ordinary traffic rules with the object of maintaining a specified average speed between checkpoints over a route unknown to the participants until the start of the event; also, to engage in a rallyRALLYING: the sport of driving in automobile rallies, an automobile competition using public roads and ordinary traffic rules with the object of maintaining a specified average speed between checkpoints over a route unknown to the participants until the start of the event; also, to engage in a rally
Other Sports
BALLGAME: M-W shows as open compound: ball game: a game played with a ballBLADING: to skate on in-line skatesBOARD: skateboard; also, informal: to ride a skateboard, snowboard, etc.BUMP: volleyball: the act or an instance of bumping the ball with the forearms; also, to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve)BUMPING: volleyball: the act or an instance of bumping the ball with the forearms; also, to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve)CATCH: a game in which a ball is thrown and caught (played catch with his dad)DEAD: croquet: temporarily forbidden to play or to make a certain playDOJO: a school for training in various arts of self-defense (such as judo or karate)FIVE: fives plural: a British handball gameGOOGLY: an offbreak in cricket with a leg-break actionHANDBALL: a game played in a walled court or against a single wall or board by two or four players who use their hands to strike the ball; also, the small rubber ball used in handballKICKBALL: U.S.: a game for children that resembles baseball but that is played with an inflated ball which is kicked instead of being hit with a batNETBALL: a game that resembles basketball and that is played with a soccer ball between 2 teams of 7 players each on a hard court 100 feet long and 50 feet wideOLLIE: a maneuver in skateboarding in which the skater kicks the tail of the board down while jumping in order to make the board pop into the air; also, to execute an ollie; from Ollie, nickname of Alan Gelfand born 1963 U.S. skateboarderPAINTBALL: a game in which two teams try to capture each other's flag while defending their own using compressed-air guns that shoot paint-filled pelletsPENTATHLETE: an athlete participating in a pentathlon, an athletic contest involving participation by each contestant in five different events, especially: the modern pentathlon, a composite contest in which all contestants compete in a 300-meter freestyle swim, a 4000-meter cross-country run, a 5000-meter 30-jump equestrian steeplechase, épée fencing, and target shooting at 25 metersRUGBY: often Rugby: a football game in which play is continuous without time-outs or substitutions, interference and forward passing are not permitted, and kicking, dribbling, lateral passing, and tackling are featured; named for Rugby School, Rugby, EnglandTHROW: to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully (throwing tricks on a skateboard)THROWN: to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully (throwing tricks on a skateboard)TOUCH: the area outside of the touchlines in soccer or outside of and including the touchlines in rugby (the ball went into touch)TRAP: the act or an instance of trapping the ball in soccer; also, to stop and gain control of (a soccer ball) with a part of the body other than the hands or armsVOLLEY: the flight of the ball (as in volleyball) or its course before striking the ground; also: a return of the ball before it touches the ground; also, a kick of the ball in soccer before it rebounds; also, to propel (an object) while in the air and before touching the ground, especially: to hit on the volley; also, to make a volley, specifically: to volley an object of playVOLLEYBALL: a game played by volleying an inflated ball over a net; also: the ball used in this gameWILLOW: a cricket bat
People in Sports not teams or positions
ACROBAT: one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the bodyAQUANAUT: a scuba diver who lives and operates both inside and outside an underwater shelter for an extended periodATHLETE: a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or staminaATHLETIC: of or relating to athletes or athleticsBALLBOY: M-W shows as open compound: ball boy: a male attendant who retrieves balls for players or officials (as in a tennis match or a baseball or basketball game)BATBOY: a boy employed to look after the equipment (such as bats) of a baseball teamBIATHLETE: an athlete who competes in a biathlon, a composite athletic contest consisting of cross-country skiing and rifle sharpshooting; blend of blend of athlete and biathlonBOOBIRD*: a home fan at a sporting event who boos the home teamBOWMEN: bowman: an archery competitorCADDIE: or caddy, one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs; also, to assist a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDY: variant spelling of caddie, one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs; also, to assist a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCALL: to announce the play-by-play of (a sports event, such as a football game)CALLED: to announce the play-by-play of (a sports event, such as a football game)CALLING: to announce the play-by-play of (a sports event, such as a football game)CAMP: a preseason training session for athletesCLUB: an athletic association or teamCOACH: one who instructs or trains; especially: one who instructs players in the fundamentals of a sport and directs team strategyCOLOR: analysis of game action or strategy, statistics and background information on participants, and often anecdotes provided by a sportscaster to give variety and interest to the broadcast of a game or contest (a color commentator)COLOUR*: chiefly British spelling of color; analysis of game action or strategy, statistics and background information on participants, and often anecdotes provided by a sportscaster to give variety and interest to the broadcast of a game or contest (a color commentator)COMMITTEE: US sports, informal: a group of players on a team who share a particular role in the team's play instead of having an individual player principally assigned to that roleDOPE: to use a performance-enhancing substance typically banned for use in sportsDOPED: to use a performance-enhancing substance typically banned for use in sportsDOPING: to use a performance-enhancing substance typically banned for use in sportsDRAFT: a system whereby exclusive rights to selected new players are apportioned among professional teams; also, to select (a professional athlete) by draftFARM: a minor-league team (as in baseball) associated with a major-league team as a subsidiaryFARMHAND: a player on a farm teamJOCK: an athlete, especially: a school or college athlete; also, a jockey, a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a raceMANAGE: to direct an athletic team or programMANAGED: to direct an athletic team or programMANAGING: to direct an athletic team or programOFFICIAL: one who administers the rules of a game or sport especially as a referee or umpire (a football official)OFFICIATION: to act in an official capacity: act as an official (as at a sports contest); to administer the rules of (a game or sport) especially as a referee or umpire PALOOKA: an inexperienced or incompetent boxer; may derive from the comic strip "Joe Palooka" (by Ham Fisher), about a boxerPEEWEE: an age-specific level of youth sports; also: a member of a team in a peewee leaguePENTATHLETE: an athlete participating in a pentathlon, an athletic contest involving participation by each contestant in five different events, especially: the modern pentathlon, a composite contest in which all contestants compete in a 300-meter freestyle swim, a 4000-meter cross-country run, a 5000-meter 30-jump equestrian steeplechase, épée fencing, and target shooting at 25 metersRAILBIRD: a racing enthusiast who sits on or near the track rail to watch a race or workoutTOUT: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorseUMPED: to act as umpire, an official in a sport who rules on playsUMPING: to act as umpire, an official in a sport who rules on playsUMPIRING: to supervise or decide as umpire; to act as umpire, an official in a sport who rules on playsWAHINE: a female surferWHIP: a whipper-in, a huntsman's assistant who whips in the hounds
Racing Sports general to all or most racing sports
BLOCK: sports: a starting block, a device that usually consists of two blocks mounted on either side of an adjustable frame and that provides a runner with a rigid surface against which to brace the feet at the start of a race (a slow start out of the blocks); also, a starting block, one of a series of boxes or low platforms at one end of a pool on which a competitor stands for the start of a swimming race (the first swimmer off the blocks, a slow start out of the blocks)BLOCKS: sports: a starting block, a device that usually consists of two blocks mounted on either side of an adjustable frame and that provides a runner with a rigid surface against which to brace the feet at the start of a race (a slow start out of the blocks); also, a starting block, one of a series of boxes or low platforms at one end of a pool on which a competitor stands for the start of a swimming race (the first swimmer off the blocks, a slow start out of the blocks)BULLRING: a short oval track for horse or auto racingFLAT: of, relating to, or used in competition on the flat (a flat horse); also, a track or course for a flat race —usually used with the (has won twice on the flat)GATE: starting gate: a mechanically operated barrier used as a starting device for a raceGRID: the starting positions of cars on a racecourseINFIELD: the area enclosed by a racetrackKICK: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run at a faster speed during the last part of a raceKICKED: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run at a faster speed during the last part of a raceKICKING: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run at a faster speed during the last part of a raceLANE: any of several parallel courses on a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race; also, an unmarked lengthwise division of a playing area which defines the playing zone of a particular playerPOCKET: the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others; also, to hem inPOLE: the inside front row position on the starting line for a raceRACING: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races; to compete in a race; to engage in a race with; to enter in a raceRACY: having a body or shape that is suited for racing (a racy dog, a car with racy lines)RAIL: a fence bounding a racetrackRAILBIRD: a racing enthusiast who sits on or near the track rail to watch a race or workoutRUNNING: (n) a race, a contest or competition in which different people, groups, or teams try to win something or to do something first; also, to contend in a race (running in a marathon); also, to enter, register, or enroll as a contestant in a race; also, to make (a series of counts) without a miss (run 19 in an inning in billiards)TRACK: a course laid out especially for racingTRAP: traps plural [speed trap]: a measured stretch of a course over which electronic timing devices measure the speed of a vehicle (such as a racing car or dragster)
Recreation general
ACTIVITY: a form of organized, supervised, often extracurricular recreation (The camp offers hiking, swimming, and other activities.)GAME: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement: play; also, to play games of any sortGAMED: to play games of any sortGAMING: to play games of any sort
Sporting and Recreation Facilities general to most, NOC
BUBBLE: an area within which sports teams stay isolated from the general public during a series of scheduled games so as to prevent exposure to disease and that includes accommodations, amenities, and the location at which the games are held; also, a series of scheduled games that is played between sports teams staying in a bubbleCAGE: a large building containing an area for practicing outdoor sports and often adapted for indoor eventsCOCKPIT: a pit or enclosure for cockfightsCOURT: a quadrangular space walled or marked off for playing one of various games with a ball (such as tennis, handball, or basketball); also: a division of such a courtDOME: a roofed sports stadiumFIELD: an area constructed, equipped, or marked for sportsFLAT: of, relating to, or used in competition on the flat (a flat horse); also, a track or course for a flat race —usually used with the (has won twice on the flat)FLOOR: the specially prepared or marked area on which indoor sports events take placeGATE: starting gate: a mechanically operated barrier used as a starting device for a raceINFIELD: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running trackLANE: any of several parallel courses on a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race; also, an unmarked lengthwise division of a playing area which defines the playing zone of a particular playerLINE: a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated —usually used in combination; a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (such as a football field) parallel to the end lineLOGE: a raised section or level of seats in a sports stadiumMALL: an alley used for pall-mallMARK: the starting line or position in a track eventOFFTRACK: away from a racetrackOVAL: a racetrack in the shape of an oval or a rectangle having rounded corners PARK: an enclosed arena or stadium used especially for ball games (a ball park)RAIL: a fence bounding a racetrackRING: a usually square enclosure in which a fighting contest (such as a boxing or wrestling match) takes placeRINK: a smooth extent of ice marked off for curling or ice hockey; also, a surface of ice for ice-skating; also: a building containing such a rink; also, an enclosure for roller-skating; also, a lane for lawn bowlingTURF: an artificial substitute (as on a playing field) for turf, the upper stratum of soil bound by grass and plant roots into a thick mat; also, to cover with turfZONE: an area of a field, court, or rink in which players defend or attack
Teams and Positions general to most, NOC
ANCHORMAN: a person who is last: such as the member of a team who competes lastBACK: a position in some games (such as football or soccer) behind the front line of players; also: a player in this position; also, in an inferior or secondary position, especially: behind a competitor in points or ranking (finished twelve minutes back)BENCH: a seat on which the members of an athletic team await a turn or opportunity to play; or the reserve players on a teamDEEP: having many good players (a deep bullpen)DEPTH: US, sports: the quality of having many good players (a team that lacks depth in the outfield)FULLBACK: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)GUARD: a defensive position (as in boxing or other sports); also, in sport, to attempt to prevent (an opponent) from playing effectively or scoringGUARDING: a defensive position (as in boxing or other sports); also, in sport, to attempt to prevent (an opponent) from playing effectively or scoringHALF: a player stationed immediately behind the forward line (as in field hockey, soccer, or rugby)LEAGUE: a group of sports teams that regularly play one another (the National Football League)LINEUP: a list of players taking part in a game (as of baseball); also, the players on such a listLOOP: a sports leagueMIDDLE: the center of an offensive or defensive formationOPPONENT: antagonistic, opposing; also, one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict)PAIR: a partnership especially of two players in a contest against another (e.g., in tennis)PEEWEE: an age-specific level of youth sports; also: a member of a team in a peewee leaguePINCH: hit by a pinch hitter (a pinch homer); also, to substitute (a pinch runner, a pinch hitter)PINCHING: hit by a pinch hitter (a pinch homer); also, to substitute (a pinch runner, a pinch hitter)PINE: the bench, a seat on which the members of an athletic team await a turn or opportunity to play; also, the reserve players on a teamPLAT: platoon [by shortening]: to play (one player) alternately with another player in the same position (as on a baseball team); to alternate with another player at the same position; to use alternate players at the same positionPLATOON: to play (one player) alternately with another player in the same position (as on a baseball team); to alternate with another player at the same position; to use alternate players at the same positionPLAY: to perform in a position in a specified manner (the outfielders were playing deep); to use as a contestant in a game (the coach did not play him); to perform the duties associated with (a certain position) (played quarterback); to guard or move into position to defend against (an opponent) in a specified mannerPOINT: a position of a player in various games (such as lacrosse); also: the player of such a positionPOLE: the inside front row position on the starting line for a race
ROVER: a player who is not assigned to a specific position on a team and who plays wherever neededTEAM: a group on one side (as in football or a debate)TEAMMATE: a fellow member of a teamTRYOUT: a test of the ability (as of an athlete or actor) to fill a part or meet standardsUTILITY: capable of serving as a substitute in various roles or positions (a utility infielder)WAIVE: to place (a ball player) on waivers; also: to release after placing on waivers, the act of a club's waiving the right to claim a professional ball player who is being removed from another club's roster —often used in the phrase on waivers denoting the process by which a player to be removed from a roster is made available to other clubsWAIVING: to place (a ball player) on waivers; also: to release after placing on waivers, the act of a club's waiving the right to claim a professional ball player who is being removed from another club's roster —often used in the phrase on waivers denoting the process by which a player to be removed from a roster is made available to other clubsWHEEL: a sports leagueWING: one of the offensive positions or players on either side of a center position in certain team sportsWINGMAN: a winger, a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing positionWINGMEN: a winger, a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position
Tennis and Racquet Sports and Games
ADVANTAGE: the first point won in tennis after deuceALLEY: the space on each side of a tennis doubles court between the sideline and the service sidelineBACKHAND: a stroke (as in tennis) made with the back of the hand turned in the direction of movement, or the side on which such strokes are made, or a catch (as in baseball) made to the side of the body opposite the hand being usedBAGEL: tennis: [from the resemblance of a bagel to the zero in the score of such a set] tennis, slang: a set in which one player or team wins every gameBALLBOY: M-W shows as open compound: ball boy: a male attendant who retrieves balls for players or officials (as in a tennis match or a baseball or basketball game)BANDY: to bat (something, such as a tennis ball) to and froBIRD: a shuttlecock, a lightweight conical object with a rounded often rubber-covered nose that is used in badmintonCHIP: to hit (a return in tennis) with backspinCHIPPED: to hit (a return in tennis) with backspinCHIPPING: to hit (a return in tennis) with backspinCLAY: a clay court: a tennis court with a clay surface or a synthetic surface that resembles clayDEUCE: a tie in tennis after each side has scored 40 requiring two consecutive points by one side to winDINK: synonym of “drop shot,” a delicately hit shot (as in tennis or squash) that drops quickly after crossing the net or dies after hitting a wallDINKED: synonym of “drop shot,” a delicately hit shot (as in tennis or squash) that drops quickly after crossing the net or dies after hitting a wallDINKING: synonym of “drop shot,” a delicately hit shot (as in tennis or squash) that drops quickly after crossing the net or dies after hitting a wallFAULT: an error especially in service in a net or racquet gameFIFTEEN: the first point scored by a side in a game of tennis; called also fiveFIVE: fifteen, called also five: the first point scored by a side in a game of tennisFLAT: of a tennis stroke: made so as to give little or no spin to the ballFORTY: the third point scored by a side in a game of tennisLOBBED: to hit a tennis ball easily in a high arcLOBBING: to hit a tennis ball easily in a high arcLOBS: to hit a tennis ball easily in a high arcLOVE: a score of zero (as in tennis)NETTED: to hit (a ball) into the net for the loss of a point in a racket game; also: to score (a point or goal) by netting a ball or puckNETTING: to hit (a ball) into the net for the loss of a point in a racket game; also: to score (a point or goal) by netting a ball or puckRALLY: a series of shots interchanged between players (as in tennis) before a point is won
TELLTALE: a strip of metal on the front wall of a racquets or squash court above which the ball must be hitTHIRTY: the second point scored by a side in a game of tennisTHROAT: the part of a tennis racket that connects the head with the shaftVANTAGE: advantage, the first point won in tennis after deuceVOLLEY: the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground; also: a return of the ball before it touches the ground; also, the exchange of the shuttlecock in badminton following the serve; also, to propel (an object) while in the air and before touching the ground, especially: to hit (a tennis ball) on the volley; also, to make a volley, specifically: to volley an object of play (as in tennis)
Track and Field
BLOCK: sports: a starting block, a device that usually consists of two blocks mounted on either side of an adjustable frame and that provides a runner with a rigid surface against which to brace the feet at the start of a race (a slow start out of the blocks)BLOCKS: sports: a starting block, a device that usually consists of two blocks mounted on either side of an adjustable frame and that provides a runner with a rigid surface against which to brace the feet at the start of a race (a slow start out of the blocks)HEPTATHLETE: an athlete who competes in a heptathlon, a composite contest for female athletes that consists of the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump, the shot put, the 200-meter dash, the long jump, the javelin throw, and the 800-meter runJAVELIN: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event; also, javelin throw: an athletic field event in which a javelin is thrown for distanceKICK: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run at a faster speed during the last part of a raceKICKED: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run at a faster speed during the last part of a raceKICKING: a burst of speed in racing; also, to run at a faster speed during the last part of a raceMARATHON: a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers); broadly: a long-distance race; named for Marathon, Greece, site of a victory of Greeks over Persians in 490 BCE, the news of which was carried to Athens by a long-distance runnerMILE: a race of a milePOLE: a long staff of wood, metal, or fiberglass used in the pole vaultRABBIT: a runner in a long-distance race who sets a fast pace for the field in the first part of the raceRUNNING: (adj) designed for use by runners (a running track, running shoes)TAPE: a string or ribbon stretched breast-high above the finish line of a raceTRACK: track-and-field sports, especially: those performed on a running trackVAULT: to leap vigorously, especially: to execute a leap using the hands or a pole; also, to leap over, especially: to leap over by or as if by aid of the hands or a pole; also, an act of vaulting: a leap
Water Sports and Games
AQUANAUT: a scuba diver who lives and operates both inside and outside an underwater shelter for an extended periodBACK: informal: a swimming race in which swimmers use the backstrokeBATHE: to go swimmingBATHING: to go swimmingBLOCK: sports: a starting block, one of a series of boxes or low platforms at one end of a pool on which a competitor stands for the start of a swimming race (the first swimmer off the blocks, a slow start out of the blocks)BLOCKS: sports: a starting block, one of a series of boxes or low platforms at one end of a pool on which a competitor stands for the start of a swimming race (the first swimmer off the blocks, a slow start out of the blocks)BOARD: surfboard; also, springboardBODYBOARD: a short surfboard on which the rider lies proneCANNONBALL: a jump into water made with the arms holding the knees tight against the chest; also a hard flat tennis serviceCRAWL: a fast swimming stroke executed in a prone position with alternating overarm strokes and a flutter kickDABBLING: to paddle, splash, or play in or as if in waterDAPPED: dap, verb: to cause to jump or skip on or along the surface of waterDAPPING: dap, verb: to cause to jump or skip on or along the surface of waterDIVE: to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirstDIVED: to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirstDIVING: to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirstDUCK: to plunge under the surface of water, to dunkDUCKED: to plunge under the surface of water, to dunkEIGHT: an eight-oared racing boat or its crewFLOAT: a floating platform anchored near a shoreline for use by swimmers or boatsFOUR: a 4-oared racing shell or its crewHODAD*: a nonsurfer who frequents surfing beaches and pretends to be a surferJACK: a jackknife, a dive executed headfirst in which the diver bends from the waist and touches the ankles while holding the knees unbent and then straightens outKICK: a rhythmic motion of the legs used in swimmingLANE: any of several parallel courses [in a] swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a raceLOGROLL: to take part in logrolling (the rolling of logs in water by treading); also: a sport in which contestants treading logs try to dislodge one anotherMAILLOT: tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suit; also, a cyclist’s jerseyNATANT: swimming or floating in waterNOODLE: a buoyant, flexible cylinder of polyethylene foam used as an aid in swimming or staying afloat in waterPADDLE: to move the hands or feet about in shallow waterPADDLED: to move the hands or feet about in shallow waterPIKE: a body position (as in diving) [or gymnastics] in which the hips are bent, the knees are straight, and the hands touch the toes or clasp the legs behind or just above the kneesPOLO: water polo: a goal game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers using a ball resembling a soccer ballPOOL: a swimming poolROWING: the sport of racing in shells; also, to participate in (a rowing match), to compete against in rowing, to pull (an oar) in a crewTUBING: the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope)TUCK: a body position (as in diving) in which the knees are bent, the thighs drawn tightly to the chest, and the hands clasped around the shins; also, something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to put into a tuck positionTUCKED: a body position (as in diving) in which the knees are bent, the thighs drawn tightly to the chest, and the hands clasped around the shins; also, something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to put into a tuck positionWAHINE: a female surferWING: a device worn under the arms to aid a person in swimming or staying afloat (water wings)
Winter Sports and Games not ice hockey
AXEL: often capitalized: a jump in figure skating named for Axel Paulsen, Norwegian figure skaterBIATHLETE: an athlete who competes in a biathlon, a composite athletic contest consisting of cross-country skiing and rifle sharpshooting; blend of blend of athlete and biathlonBINDING: a device that holds a boot firmly to a ski or snowboardBOARD: boards plural: skis; also, to ride a snowboardBOBS: plural of bob, a bobsled, a short sled usually used as one of a pair joined by a coupling; also a large usually metal sled used in racing and equipped with two pairs of runners in tandem, a long seat for two or more people, a steering wheel, and a hand brakeCURL: to play the game of curling, a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circleDOWNHILL: the sport of skiing on downhill trails, or a skiing race against time down a trailEDGE: to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snowEDGED: to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snowEDGING: to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snowGATE: in skiing: a space between two markers through which a competitor must pass in the course of a slalom race; or a barrier that when knocked aside by a competitor (such as a skier) starts an electronic timing deviceLIFT: a ski lift, a motor-driven conveyor consisting usually of a series of bars or seats suspended from an overhead moving cable and used for transporting skiers or sightseers up a long slopeLUGE: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition; also: the competition itselfLUGED: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition; also: the competition itselfLUGING: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition; also: the competition itselfMOGUL: a bump in a ski runOLLIE: a maneuver in snowboarding in which the rider transfers weight from the front to the back foot to snap the board up off the ground; also, to execute an ollie; from Ollie, nickname of Alan Gelfand born 1963 U.S. skateboarderPICK: one of the points on the forepart of the blade of a skate used in figure skatingPOLE: to use ski poles to gain speedPOLING: to use ski poles to gain speedQUAD: a ski lift that holds four people; also, a jump (as in figure skating or skiing) that consists of at least four but less than five revolutionsQUINT: a jump (as in figure skating or skiing) that consists of at least five but less than six revolutionsRINK: a surface of ice for ice-skating; also: a building containing such a rink; also, a team of players in curling or lawn bowlingTOBOGGAN: a long flat-bottomed light sled made usually of thin boards curved up at one end with usually low handrails at the sides; also, to coast on or as if on a tobogganTUBING: the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope)TUCK: a skiing position in which the skier squats forward and holds the ski poles under the arms and parallel to the ground; also, something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to put into a tuck positionTUCKED: a skiing position in which the skier squats forward and holds the ski poles under the arms and parallel to the ground; also, something tucked or to be tucked in; also, an act or instance of tucking; also, to put into a tuck positionTURN: any of various shifts of direction in skiing; also, an interruption of a curve in figure skating; also, to execute or perform by rotating or revolving (turn somersaults)
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