LexiTopic: Sports

The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified 547 words that are used in 782 different ways related to Sports in the A-O portion of Spelling Bee lexicon, which comprises 74% of the entire lexicon. The list is given below, followed by the topical analysis, with definitions. For nearly every word, the definition has been confirmed in the abridged Merriam-Webster online, the online dictionary well-known to Spelling Bee players. A few words are not included in Merriam-Webster; sources are noted in those definitions.
Words marked with an asterisk have been used in at least one Spelling Bee puzzle, then subsequently disallowed; they are retained here for historical interest.
Words Related to SPORTS in the Spelling Bee lexicon: Word List
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Words Related to SPORTS in the Spelling Bee lexicon: Topical Arrangement
Subject Headings
Animal Exploitation and CrueltyAnimal Sports: FalconryAnimal Sports: FishingAnimal Sports: Equestrian SportsAnimal Sports: Hunting and TrappingBaseball
Basketball Bowling and Related Sports and GamesBoxing, Wrestling, and Martial ArtsCalisthenics, Gymnastics, and WeightliftingCompetition and Scoring general to mostCyclingEquipment and Playing Areas
Fencing and ArcheryFootball (American)Gameplay: Actions general to mostGameplay: Teams and PositionsGolfHiking, Climbing, Camping, etc.Hockey ice hockey
Motor SportsOther SportsPeople in Sports general to mostTennis and Racquet Sports and GamesTrack and FieldWater Sports and GamesWinter Sports and Games
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 bullfights; or a short oval track for horse or auto racingCOCKPIT: 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 bullfight
Animal Sports: Equestrian Sports
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 athleteBLEW: to pant, gasp (the horse blew heavily); to put out of breath with exertion (take care not to blow the horses); also to let (an animal, such as a horse) pause to catch the breath (paused to blow the horses)BLIND: a blinder, either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sidesBLOW: to pant, gasp (the horse blew heavily); to put out of breath with exertion (take care not to blow the horses); also to let (an animal, such as a horse) pause to catch the breath (paused to blow the horses)BLOWING: to pant, gasp (the horse blew heavily); to put out of breath with exertion (take care not to blow the horses); also to let (an animal, such as a horse) pause to catch the breath (paused to blow the horses)BLOWN: to pant, gasp (the horse blew heavily); to put out of breath with exertion (take care not to blow the horses); also to let (an animal, such as a horse) pause to catch the breath (paused to blow the horses)BOOT: to ride (a horse) in a raceBOOTED: to ride (a horse) in a raceCINCH: a strap that holds a saddle on a horseCINCHING: a strap that holds a saddle on a horseCROP: the stock or handle of a whip; also: a riding whip with a short straight stock and a loopDOPE: a preparation (such as an anabolic steroid, diuretic, or tranquilizer) given to a racehorse 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 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 to help or hinder its performance; or to administer such a drugFLAT: 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)GAIT: a sequence of foot movements (such as a walk, trot, pace, or canter) by which a horse or a dog moves forward; also, to train (a horse or a dog) to use a particular gait or set of gaits GATE: starting gate: a mechanically operated barrier used as a starting device for a raceGIRT: to fasten by means of a girthGIRTH: a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back, or to bind or fasten with such a band or strapHABIT: a costume worn for horseback ridingHACK: to ride (a horse) at an ordinary paceHACKED: to ride (a horse) at an ordinary paceHORN: a high pommel of a saddleINFIELD: the area enclosed by a racetrackIRON: stirrupJOCK: a jockey, a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a raceJOGGING: to cause (an animal, such as a horse) to go at a jogJUVENILE: 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) OFFTRACK: away from a racetrack
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 environment
Animal Sports: 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)BEFOUL: an entanglement or collision especially in angling or sailing; entangled (a foul fishing line)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)BUNT: 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 fishLANDED: to catch and bring in (land a fishLANDING: to catch and bring in (land a fishLINE: 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 net
Animal Sports: Hunting and Trapping
BAGGED: to take (animals) as gameBAGGING: to take (animals) as gameBEAT: 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 lostCOLD: having lost freshness or vividness: stale (dogs trying to pick up a cold scent)DEADFALL*: 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 gameHIDE: a blind, a place of concealment to watch (esp birds) or kill wildlifeHOLE: 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 birdsLIMED*: to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime)LIMIT: the maximum quantity of game or fish that may be taken legally in a specified period
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)BOOTED: to make an error on (a grounder in baseball)BOTTOM: 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 cageCATCH: 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)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 turnCYCLE: 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”FOUL: 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 ballGROUND: 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 intendedHANGED: 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)INFIELD: 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)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 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 team
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 dunkLANE: 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 wide
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: a game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling played on a long narrow usually dirt courtBOCCI: 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
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 sportBUTTON: 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 gloveHEEL: 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 timeLEAD: 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 body
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 bicycleCHINNING: 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 exerciseFLIP: 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 exercise
Competition and Scoring
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)ANCHORMAN: M-W’s 1st def.: person who is last: such as the member of a team who competes lastATTACK: 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: 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 bubbleBUBBLE: 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)CATCH: 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 —used in pluralFINAL: 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: 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 actGOAL: the act or action of causing a ball or puck to go through or into a goal, or the score resulting from such an actHANDICAP: 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, or one of several preliminary contests held to eliminate less competent contendersJOBBED: 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 medalMEDALED: to win a medalMEET: 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) 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 therein
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: shortened from bicycle and bicyclingBIKING: shortened from bicycle and bicyclingCROG*: 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 energyGAPPED: 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 race MAILLOT: tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suit; also, a cyclist’s jersey
Equipment and Playing Areas
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 runnerBLOCK: sports: starting blockBUBBLE: 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 bubbleCLEAT: 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 gamesCOURT: 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 sportsFLOOR: the specially prepared or marked area on which indoor sports events take placeGAME: 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 impactHELMETED: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impactINFIELD: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running trackJOCK: an athletic supporter, a supporter (as of elasticized fabric) for the genitals worn by men participating in sports or strenuous activitiesLANE: 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 lineLIVELY: quick to rebound: resilient (a lively ball)LOGE: a raised section or level of seats in a sports stadiumMAILLOT: tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suitMALL: an alley used for pall-mallMALLET: a long-handled wooden implement used for striking a ball (as in polo or croquet)MARK: the starting line or position in a track event OVAL: a racetrack in the shape of an oval or a rectangle having rounded corners
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: practiced fencing; used tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencingFENCING: practicing fencing; used 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 pluralLIPPING: 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 bowstringNOCKING: to make a nock in (a bow or arrow) or to fit (an arrow) against the bowstring
Football (American)
BLITZ: football: a rush of the passer by a defensive linebacker, back, or endBOBBLE: 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 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 passFLAT: 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 scrimmageKEEP: 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 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 backs OPTION: an offensive football play in which a back may choose whether to pass or run with the ball (called also option play)
Gameplay: Actions
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 mannerBANGING: to play a sport (such as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful mannerBLOCK: an obstruction of an opponent's playBOMB: 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)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: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoringDEFENDED: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoringDEFENDING: to attempt to prevent an opponent from scoringDOGPILE: 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 teammateFLAT: having a low trajectory (made a flat pass that was intercepted)FOUL: 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: 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: 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: playGAME: to play games of any sort, or to gambleGAMED: to play games of any sort, or to gambleGAMEPLAY: the practice or activity of playing gamesGAMING: to play games of any sort, or to gambleHALF: 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 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)
Gameplay: Teams and Positions
ANCHORMAN: M-W’s 1st def.: 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 teamFULLBACK: 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 formation OPPONENT: antagonistic, opposing; also, one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict)
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 clubfaceBOGEY: 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: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDIED: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDY: one who assists 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 golfFRONT: constituting the first nine holes of an 18-hole golf courseGIMME: 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 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 markerNINE: the first or last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
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 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 hobbyCHECK: to slack or ease off (a rope) and then belay againCHECKED: 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 hike
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)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 puck
Motor Sports
DRAFT: racing sports: 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 racing
Other Sports and Games
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.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)GOOGLY: 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 wide OLLIE: 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. skateboarder
People in Sports
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 teamBONK: to experience sudden, severe fatigue during strenuous activityBOOBIRD*: a home fan at a sporting event who boos the home teamBOWMEN: bowman: an archery competitorCADDIE: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDIED: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubsCADDY: one who assists 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)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 roleCOOLDOWN: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exerciseDEEP: 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)DOPE: 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 teamsJOCK: an athlete, especially: a school or college athleteMANAGE: to direct an athletic team or programMANAGED: to direct an athletic team or programMANAGING: to direct an athletic team or program OFFICIAL: one who administers the rules of a game or sport especially as a referee or umpire (a football official)
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 five)FIFTEEN: 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 tennisFORTY: 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 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 puck
Track and Field
BATON: a hollow cylinder carried by each member of a relay team and passed to the succeeding runnerBLOCK: sports: starting blockHEPTATHLETE: 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 distanceLANE: 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 playerMARATHON: 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 runnerMARK: the starting line or position in a track eventMILE: a race of a mile
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 swimmingBOARD: 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 anotherNATANT: swimming or floating in waterNOODLE: a buoyant, flexible cylinder of polyethylene foam used as an aid in swimming or staying afloat in water
Winter Sports and Games
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 biathlonBOARD: boards plural: skis; also, to ride a snowboardCURL: 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 liftLUGE: 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 run OLLIE: 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. skateboarder
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