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Puck - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A puck is a small, hard rubber disc used in ice hockey. Players hit it with sticks to score goals. It slides smoothly on ice and is essential for gameplay.

puck

/pʌk/ /pʌk/

Definition:

A hard rubber disc used in ice hockey.

Synonyms:

disc, hockey puck, game piece

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

ball, sphere

Common Collocations:

slap the puck, pass the puck, shoot the puck, chase the puck, control the puck

Derivatives:

pucks, pucking

Usage Tips:

Use "puck" to refer to the object in ice hockey; avoid using it for other sports' equipment.

Common Phrases:

drop the puck, puck handler, puck possession

Etymology:

Derived from Irish "poc" (to poke or strike) or Scottish Gaelic "puc" (to jab).

Examples:

  • 1. The player shot the puck into the net.
  • 2. She passed the puck to her teammate quickly.
  • 3. The goalie blocked the puck with his glove.
  • 4. They chased the puck across the ice rink.

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