Sports and Equipment 스포와 장비 관련단어 영영풀이

[Sports and Equipment 스포와 장비 관련단어 영영풀이]

 

award

noun : a certificate or prize that honors an achievement

ball

noun : a round object used to play games

baseball

noun : a hard, white ball used to play baseball

baseball

noun : a game played between two teams with a bat and ball on a field

basketball

noun : a game played between two teams with a ball on a court

bat

noun : a long piece of wood used to hit a baseball

beat

verb : to win against or be better than something or someone

box

verb : to strike a blow with the hand or fist

catch

verb : to grab and hold something

chalk

noun : a soft, powdery material used for writing or drawing

climb

verb : to go up or down using feet and hands

cup

noun : a decorative trophy given to the winner of a contest

dive

verb : to jump or plunge into water with arms or head first

exercise

verb : to use the body to be fit and healthy

fail

verb : to be unsuccessful; to lose

fan

noun : an admirer

field

noun : a large, flat area where contests are held

football

noun : an American game played by two teams with an oval ball on a field

game

noun : a contest with rules

goal

noun : the place where a ball or puck must end up to score points in a game

golf

noun : a game played on a course in which a player uses clubs to hit a small ball into the holes with as few strokes as possible

gym

noun : a large room for physical exercise and activities; a gymnasium

hit

verb : to strike

join

verb : to take part with others

kick

verb : to strike something with the foot; to move the legs in the air or water in a forceful way

light

noun : a thing that gives off the energy that makes seeing possible

lose

verb : to fail to win

loser

noun : somebody or something that loses a competition or game

pass

verb : to throw, hit, or kick a ball or puck to a team member

pitch

verb : to throw or hurl something; to toss

play

verb : to have fun

pool

noun : a container filled with water that is used for swimming

pool

noun : a small body of water, usually with fresh water

race

noun : a contest of speed

race

verb : to compete in a contest of speed; to run at a fast pace

ran

verb : the past tense of "run"; to move on foot faster than walking

row

verb : to move a boat with oars

run

verb : to move on foot faster than walking

score

verb : to get points in a game or contest

skate

verb : to glide on a surface wearing ice skates or roller skates

skates

noun : special shoes with wheels or metal blades on the bottom

ski

verb : to glide over the surface of water or snow wearing skis as a way to travel or as a sport

skill

noun : the ability to do something because of training or practice

skis

noun : long, hard, flexible strips of a material fastened to boots for gliding over snow or water

soccer

noun : a game played between two teams where a ball is kicked toward a goal

sport

noun : a game or contest that requires skill and usually physical exercise

swim

verb : to move along on or in the water using one's body

team

noun : a group of players on one side in a sport or other game

throw

verb : to make something move quickly through the air using a hand

win

verb : to achieve victory

winner

noun : somebody or something that wins a competition or game

 

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admission

noun : the cost of a ticket; the ability to get in a place, club, or school

adversary

noun : an enemy or opponent

all-star

adjective : made up of the best athletes, performers, or participants

amateur

adjective : not professional; done as a hobby

amateur

noun : a person who does an activity for fun or as a hobby instead of as a professional

announce

verb : to tell something to a group

aquatics

noun : sports performed in or on the water

archery

noun : the skill or sport of shooting with a bow and arrows

arena

noun : a flat area surrounded by seats where spectators watch a sporting or entertainment event

athlete

noun : a person trained in sports, games, or other activities that require strength, speed, and skill

athletics

noun : active games and sports that require strength, speed, and skill

backboard

noun : the vertical board in back of a basketball hoop

badminton

noun : a game played with rackets on a rectangular court by two or four players who hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net

base

noun : one of the four places on a baseball diamond that a runner must reach to score a run

basket

noun : a hoop with a rope net hanging from it that is used as the goal in basketball

batter

noun : the baseball player whose turn it is to hit the ball

biathlon

noun : an athletic event made up of two different sports

biking

noun : the activity of riding a bicycle

bleachers

noun : cheap, tiered bench seats for spectators at a sporting event

bobsled

noun : a long racing sled with steering and brakes

bowling

noun : a game in which heavy balls are rolled at wooden objects called pins for the purpose of knocking them over

boxing

noun : the act or sport of fighting with the fists while wearing thick gloves

captain

noun : the head or leader of a group

catcher

noun : the baseball player who catches balls that the batter does not hit

challenge

verb : to dare someone to compete

challenging

adjective : hard to do

champion

noun : a person who wins over all others

championship

noun : a contest to decide a winner

cheater

noun : one who breaks rules for personal gain

cheer

verb : to make someone happier; to shout in support of something or someone

cleats

noun : athletic shoes with studs sticking out of the bottoms that help prevent the wearer from slipping

coach

noun : a person who teaches or trains an athlete or team

compete

verb : to do something for the purpose of winning

competitive

adjective : of or relating to a rivalry between individuals, teams, or businesses

competitor

noun : a person or team that one plays against; a rival

contender

noun : a person who engages in a competition and has a good chance of winning

contest

noun : an event where people do something for the purpose of winning

cooperation

noun : the act of working together toward a shared goal

course

noun : a direction or path that someone or something travels along

court

noun : a rectangular area used for playing various types of ball games

cross-country skiing

noun : the sport or activity of skiing on relatively flat ground

curling

noun : a game played on ice by two teams, each with four players, that try to slide heavy stones toward a target

cycle

verb : to ride a bicycle, tricycle, or motorcycle

cyclist

noun : a bicycle rider

defeat

verb : to win against or beat

defense

noun : the action of protecting oneself from harm or attack

defense

noun : the action of attempting to keep an opposing team from scoring; players who attempt to keep an opposing team from scoring

derby

noun : a contest or race

diver

noun : a person or other animal that dives

diving

noun : a competitive sport that involves jumping from a board or platform and plunging into the water head first

division

noun : a separate group that is part of a larger organization or group

doping

noun : the use of certain drugs to improve performance in a competitive sport

dress up

verb : to put on special clothes or a costume

dribble

verb : to quickly move the ball forward in basketball, soccer, or field hockey using repeated bounces or taps with the hands, feet, or a stick

dugout

noun : a low area at the side of a baseball field where team members watch and wait to play

elite

adjective : considered to be the best in a certain category, often because of skill

equestrian

adjective : of or related to horseback riding

exposition

noun : a large public event that demonstrates how people or things work

failure

noun : lack of success

fastball

noun : a pitch in baseball that is thrown as fast as a pitcher can throw it

feat

noun : an amazing action or accomplishment

fencing

noun : a competitive sport in which two people fight against each other with swords

figure skating

noun : the sport of skating while spinning, jumping, and performing intricate moves on ice

fly ball

noun : a baseball or softball that is hit into the air

footwork

noun : the movement of feet in dancing or in certain sports

foul

verb : in sports, to make an unfair or illegal play

foul

noun : an action in a sport that is against the rules and for which a player receives a penalty

fumble

verb : to do something in a clumsy manner

game time

noun : the amount of time given or left for a timed sporting contest, such as basketball

gear

noun : the equipment needed for an activity

glove

noun : a padded mitt used as protection for the hand in some sports

goal

noun : the act of putting a ball or puck into a goal, or the score from such an act

goalie

noun : a player whose job is to keep the ball or puck from entering the goal

goalkeeper

noun : a player whose job is to keep the ball or puck from entering the goal

goggles

noun : tight-fitting eyeglasses worn to protect the eyes

golfing

noun : the activity of playing a game on a course with nine or eighteen holes in which a player uses clubs to hit a small ball into the holes with as few strokes as possible

grandstand

noun : the main seating area at a stadium or racetrack

gridiron

noun : a field on which American football is played

grounder

noun : a batted baseball or softball that bounces or rolls on the ground

gym clothes

noun : pieces of clothing worn at school to play sports

gymnasium

noun : a room or building used for indoor sports or physical exercise and training

gymnast

noun : an athlete who does standard exercises that involve leaping, flipping, and twirling through the air

gymnastics

noun : a competitive sport in which athletes perform a series of exercises on special types of equipment

handball

noun : a game played in a walled court that involves hitting a ball with the hand

handle

verb : to use a hand to touch, hold, or move something

handlebars

noun : the bars used to steer a bike or motorcycle

hockey

noun : a game played on ice or a field between two teams using long wooden sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal

horseback riding

noun : a competitive sport in which people ride horses in events that feature the horse's athletic ability and training

ice dancing

noun : a type of figure skating in which a pair of ice skaters performs routines similar to ballroom dancing

ice hockey

noun : a game played on ice between two teams using a long wooden stick to hit a puck into the opponent's goal

interception

noun : a sports play in which a pass is caught or stolen by a player from the opposing team

karate

noun : a method of self-defense in which the hands and feet are used to strike an opponent

kayak

noun : an Inuit word for a canoelike boat that is moved by a paddle

kickball

noun : a game similar to baseball in which a large rubber ball is kicked

lacrosse

noun : a team sport that uses a small rubber ball and a long stick with a loose net at one end

league

noun : a group of sports teams that play each other

life jacket

noun : a life preserver worn over the upper body that helps prevent the wearer from drowning

lines

noun : long, narrow bands of color on the court or playing field of a sporting event

Little League

noun : an organization that sponsors softball and baseball games for players through age twelve

luge

noun : a small sled for one or two people that is ridden feet first and lying on one's back; the sport involving competitors navigating a timed course on such a sled

manager

noun : a person who directs the work of a business, sports team, or other group

marathon

noun : a long-distance running race that is 26 miles (about 42 km) long

mascot

noun : a person, animal, or thing that is a symbol of an event or organization

match

noun : a contest or game

medal

noun : a piece of flat metal given as an award

mitt

noun : a large leather glove used in baseball

mogul skiing

noun : a style of skiing that involves skiing over bumps on a ski slope; a competitive event involving this style of skiing

mound

noun : the raised ground where a baseball pitcher stands

mountain biking

noun : a competitive sport in which people race specially designed bikes over rough terrain

net

noun : a group of fibers, often made of string or rope, that are woven together to form loose fabric with large holes

Nordic skiing

noun : any type of skiing in which the heels are not attached to the skis

number

noun : a numeral on a piece of clothing worn by people who play sports

offense

noun : the action of attempting to score against an opposing team; players who attempt to help their team score against an opposing team

official

noun : a person who has special duties or responsibilities

Olympics

noun : an international multisport event

opponent

noun : a person who is on the other side in a game, fight, or discussion

outfield

noun : the grassy area beyond a baseball diamond that is farthest from home plate; the players who play in this area

pace

noun : the speed at which something or someone moves, especially when walking or running

penalty

noun : a punishment for breaking a rule

pentathlon

noun : an athletic competition that involves five different events

physical education

noun : a class in which students learn about exercise, sports, and health

pinch-hit

verb : to bat in the place of another player

pitcher

noun : the baseball player who throws the ball to the batter

place

noun : the specific position one is in during or at the end of a competition

plate

noun : another name for home plate in baseball

play

noun : a planned group of actions performed by players on a game

play-off

noun : a series of games played after the end of the regular season to determine a champion

player

noun : a person who takes part in a game or sport

point

noun : a unit used for scoring in many games

polo

noun : a game similar to field hockey played on horseback

professional

adjective : earning money for taking part in an activity, rather than doing it purely for pleasure

punt

verb : to kick a football after dropping it from the hands, before it touches the ground

qualify

verb : to show enough skill to be allowed to compete in a difficult event or hold a certain job

quarterback

noun : the player in a football game who signals plays and throws the ball

racket

noun : a piece of sports equipment that has a handle and an oval frame with tight strings stretched across it

record

noun : a measurement of an event or achievement that has never been exceeded

recruit

verb : to bring someone in to join

referee

noun : a judge of a game or match who makes sure the rules are followed

relay race

noun : a running or swimming contest in which team members take turns

ribbon

noun : a long, thin strip of decorated material given as a reward

rival

noun : a competitor for superiority or a prize

rookie

noun : a person who is playing his or her first year in a sports league

root

verb : to cheer on or express support for a person or team

round

noun : a stage in a competition or game

routine

noun : a series of actions, jokes, or other parts of a performance created for an audience

rowing

noun : a competitive sport in which people race narrow boats over water using oars

safety

noun : the state of being protected from injury or harm

sailing

noun : a competitive sport in which people race sail boats using the wind as a power source

save

noun : a play that prevents someone from scoring a goal

score

noun : the number of points, runs, goals, or other units earned in a game

scoreboard

noun : a large sign at a sporting event on which the score is displayed

scorekeeper

noun : a person who keeps track of the score during a game

season

noun : a certain time of year when something usually happens, such as a sport being played or a type of weather taking place

serve

verb : to hit the ball or shuttlecock toward an opponent as a way of beginning play in tennis, badminton, volleyball, and other games

shoot

verb : to throw or propel in a certain direction

shutout

noun : a game in which one side never scores

sideline

noun : either of two lines marking the side limits of a playing field

skating

noun : the activity of gliding on a surface wearing ice skates or roller skates, as a sport or a form of recreation

ski jumping

noun : the sport of skiing down a ramp and flying as far as possible before landing on a snow-covered slope

skiing

noun : the activity of gliding over the surface of snow or water wearing skis, as a sport or a way to travel

skydiving

noun : a sport in which a person jumps out of an aircraft in flight and uses a parachute to descend to the ground

slalom

noun : a downhill ski race in which competitors race on a winding course marked by upright obstacles, such as flags

snorkel

verb : to swim using a short, curved tube that allows the swimmer to breathe while under water

snorkel

noun : a short tube held in the mouth that is used to breathe underwater

snowboard

noun : a thin board ridden down snow-covered slopes

snowboarding

noun : the sport of using a board similar to a short, wide ski to slide downhill on snow

soccer ball

noun : a round object slightly smaller than a basketball that is filled with air and used to play soccer

softball

noun : a game like baseball that is played using a larger ball; also the ball itself

spectator

noun : a person who watches an event without taking part

speed skating

noun : the competitive sport of racing on ice skates

sportsmanship

noun : qualities of conduct in sports that include fair play, respect for others, and losing gracefully

sprint

verb : to run or go as fast as possible, usually for a short distance

sprint

noun : a run or race over a short distance that is completed as quickly as possible

stadium

noun : a place with many seats where people watch sports or other activities

stalemate

noun : a draw or deadlock; a situation in a contest where neither side can gain an advantage or win

stands

noun : large, raised seating areas for spectators, such as at a sports stadium

starting

adjective : a player who plays from the beginning of a game rather than being brought in later

strategy

noun : a careful plan for solving a problem or achieving a goal

stroke

noun : one of a series of repeated movements, such as in swimming or rowing

substitute

noun : an extra team player who takes the place of another in case of injury

substitution

noun : an exchange

surf

verb : to ride toward shore on the crest of a wave, usually on a surfboard

sweatband

noun : a ring of cloth worn around the head or wrist to absorb perspiration

swim fins

noun : flipperlike shoes worn on the feet to imitate fish fins

swimming

noun : the activity of moving through water using one's arms and legs

tackle

verb : to grab, stop, and throw someone to the ground

tag

verb : to touch a player in a game causing him or her to be called out or to become "it"

talent

noun : a natural ability or skill

talented

adjective : having a natural skill for something

teammate

noun : a person who is on the same team

teamwork

noun : the cooperative effort of people or groups of people

technique

noun : a skillful way of performing or doing something

tee

noun : a stand used to support a ball so that the player can strike it

tennis

noun : a competitive sport played with rackets on a rectangular court by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a low net

tennis ball

noun : a round, bouncy object hit with a racket when playing the game of tennis

thoroughbred

noun : a purebred horse, especially one belonging to a breed commonly used for racing

time trial

noun : a sporting event in which competitors start at different times and race against a clock

timing

noun : deciding when something should be done; the best moment to do or say something

touchdown

noun : a goal scored in football by one team moving the football into the opposing team's end zone

tournament

noun : a series of games or competitions to determine a final champion

track

noun : a prepared course on which a race takes place

track and field

noun : a competitive sport carried out on a running track and a field in which athletes compete in running, walking, throwing, and jumping

trampoline

noun : a strong, tightly stretched piece of fabric attached with springs to a frame, used for acrobatics and gymnastics

trapeze

noun : a piece of acrobatic equipment consisting of a swinging horizontal bar suspended by two ropes

triathlon

noun : an athletic event made up of three different sports

triple play

noun : a play in baseball that gets three players out

triumph

noun : an act or occasion of winning, being victorious, or overcoming something

trophy

noun : an object that is given as a prize for winning a competition

trounce

verb : to defeat by a wide margin

tryouts

noun : tests used to decide whether people are good enough in athletics or performing

umpire

noun : a person who officiates a sporting event

underdog

noun : the expected loser in a struggle or contest

upset

noun : an unexpected defeat of a team

victory

noun : the act of defeating an opponent in a competition or an enemy in battle

volley

verb : to hit or kick a ball before it reaches the ground

volleyball

noun : a competitive sport played by two teams on a rectangular court in which players hit a ball back and forth over a high net

weightlifting

noun : a competitive sport in which people attempt to lift the heaviest weight

wild card

noun : a player or team chosen to take part in a competition after the other competitors have qualified

World Series

noun : the annual championship of U.S. Major League Baseball

wrestle

verb : to fight with gripping or pushing

wrestling

noun : a competitive sport in which two opponents fight by gripping each other using special holds to force the other's shoulders onto a mat

 

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ballhawk

noun : an outfielder in baseball who is very skilled at catching the ball

BASE jumper

noun : a person who jumps from cliffs or structures, such as buildings or bridges, and parachutes to the ground

batting average

noun : the number of times a player gets a base hit divided by the number of official times at bat in baseball or softball

batting tee

noun : a flexible tube on which a baseball sits, allowing a batter to practice hitting

calisthenics

noun : exercises consisting of a variety of simple movements, generally requiring little or no equipment

double

noun : a base hit that allows the batter to reach second base without being called out

doubles

noun : a game with two players on each side

exhibition game

noun : a sporting event, the results of which do not count as part of the regular season

infielder

noun : a baseball player whose position is in the infield

inning

noun : a division in a baseball game that consists of each team batting until it has three outs

line of scrimmage

noun : an imaginary line parallel to the goal lines that runs across a football field, separating the teams

Louisville slugger

noun : a famous brand of baseball bat

offensive line

noun : part of a football team that blocks the defense so the ball carrier can score

outfielder

noun : a baseball player whose position is in the outfield

pop-up

noun : a high fly ball in baseball

shortstop

noun : an infielder in baseball who plays between second and third base

single

noun : a hit in baseball or softball that allows a player to reach first base

singles

noun : a game with one player on each side

statistician

noun : a person who analyzes statistics, or numerical data, for research, sports, or other purposes

steeplechase

noun : a horse race that requires jumping over obstacles

synchronized swimming

noun : a competitive sport in which a swimmer or swimmers perform dance movements in water in time with music

tennis racket

noun : a handled hoop with a woven network of strings, used to hit a tennis ball

Tour de France

noun : a three-week bicycle race for professional cyclists that takes place mainly in France

Tour du Pont

noun : a North American bicycle race for professional athletes that took place between 1991 and 1996