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Definition of Hockey
1. Noun. A game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net.
Generic synonyms: Field Game
Specialized synonyms: Shinney, Shinny
Examples of category: Goalmouth, Net, Stick, Winger
2. Noun. A game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks.
Examples of category: Hat Trick, Face-off, Assist, Icing, Icing The Puck, Power Play, Penalty Box, Stick, Game Misconduct, Center, Period
Terms within: Face-off, Check, Slapshot
Generic synonyms: Contact Sport, Athletic Game
Definition of Hockey
1. n. A game in which two parties of players, armed with sticks curved or hooked at the end, attempt to drive any small object (as a ball or a bit of wood) toward opposite goals.
Definition of Hockey
1. Noun. (North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks. ¹
2. Noun. (British) Field hockey, a team sport played on a pitch on solid ground where players have to hit a ball into a net using a hockey stick. ¹
3. Noun. A variation of hockey, such as roller hockey, street hockey, or shinny. ¹
4. Noun. (darts) Variation of oche. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hockey
1. a game played on ice [n -EYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hockey
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