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Hockey - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

hockey

/ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/

Definition:

A team sport played on ice or field with sticks and a puck or ball, aiming to score goals.

Synonyms:

ice hockey, field hockey, roller hockey

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

soccer, basketball

Common Collocations:

hockey stick, hockey puck, hockey game, hockey player, hockey season

Derivatives:

hockeyist, hockey-like

Usage Tips:

Use "hockey" for the sport; specify "ice" or "field" if needed for clarity.

Common Phrases:

hit the ice, drop the puck, power play

Etymology:

Derived from French "hoquet" (shepherd's crook), referring to the stick's shape.

Examples:

  • 1. She plays hockey every weekend.
  • 2. The hockey match was intense and exciting.
  • 3. He bought a new hockey stick yesterday.
  • 4. They practice hockey at the local rink.

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