Meaning: To descend a rock face or wall using a rope.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to abseil down the cliff.

Category: Sports › Climbing

Synonyms:

• rappel
• descend

Meaning: a replay of a specific moment in a game or event

Part of speech: noun

Example: The action replay showed the goal from a different angle.

Category: Sports › Broadcasting

Synonyms:

• replay
• recap

Meaning: American Football Conference, a division of the NFL.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The AFC team won the championship.

Category: Sports › American Football

Meaning: A prestigious sailing competition trophy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She won the Admiral's Cup last year.

Category: Sports › Sailing

Synonyms: trophy

Meaning: A board used to support a basketball hoop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ball bounced off the back board and into the net.

Category: Sports › Basketball

Synonyms: basketball board

Meaning: The area of a basketball court behind the three-point line.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He made a shot from the back court.

Category: Sports › Basketball

Synonyms: three-point area

Meaning: A swimming stroke performed on the back.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She swam the back crawl in the competition.

Category: Sports › Swimming

Synonyms: backstroke

Meaning: The area behind the main area in sports, especially in football.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The player moved to the back field to defend.

Category: Sports › Football

Synonyms: defensive area

Meaning: A backward somersault in which the person flips over.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He performed a perfect back flip off the diving board.

Category: Sports › Gymnastics

Synonyms: somersault

Meaning: A competitor who is at the back of a race or competition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The back marker struggled to keep up with the leaders.

Category: Sports › Racing

Synonyms: laggard

Antonyms: front runner

Meaning: A reverse spin applied to a ball in sports like tennis or billiards.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used back spin to control the ball's movement.

Category: Sports › Tennis

Synonyms: reverse spin

Meaning: A swimming stroke performed on the back.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He swam the back stroke in the competition.

Category: Sports › Swimming

Synonyms: back crawl

Meaning: The backward movement of a golf club or racket before hitting the ball.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A good back swing is essential for a successful shot.

Category: Sports › Golf

Synonyms: backswing

Meaning: A stroke in tennis or other racket sports made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He hit a powerful backhand to win the match.

Category: Sports › Tennis

Synonyms: reverse stroke

Antonyms: forehand

Meaning: a heavy wooden pole used in Scottish games

Part of speech: noun

Example: He threw the caber during the Highland Games.

Category: Sports › Traditional Sports

Meaning: a person who carries a golfer's clubs

Part of speech: noun

Example: The caddie helped the golfer choose the right club.

Category: Sports › Golf

Synonyms: golf bag carrier

Meaning: a run that scores without the benefit of an error or a passed ball in baseball.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pitcher allowed one earned run in the game.

Category: Sports › Baseball

Synonyms: scored run

Meaning: a confrontation or competition

Part of speech: noun

Example: The face-off between the two teams was exciting.

Category: Sports › Competition

Synonyms:

• confrontation
• showdown

Meaning: a team sport played in Ireland, similar to soccer

Part of speech: noun

Example: He plays Gaelic football every weekend.

Category: Sports › Team Sports

Synonyms:

• football
• soccer

Meaning: to run fast, especially in a four-legged animal

Part of speech: verb

Example: The horse began to gallop across the field.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms:

• run
• race

Meaning: moving quickly, especially in a horse

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The galloping horse was a beautiful sight.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms:

• racing
• running

Meaning: A tool used for climbing on ice or snow.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used an ice axe to secure himself while climbing.

Category: Sports › Climbing

Meaning: A form of competitive figure skating where couples perform dance routines on ice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Ice dancing is a beautiful sport to watch.

Category: Sports › Figure Skating

Meaning: A team sport played on ice, where players use sticks to hit a puck into the opposing team's goal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Ice hockey is popular in Canada.

Category: Sports › Team Sports

Meaning: A surface for ice skating, typically enclosed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went to the ice rink to practice skating.

Category: Sports › Ice Skating

Meaning: To glide on ice using skates.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I love to ice-skate during the winter.

Category: Sports › Ice Skating

Meaning: The activity of gliding on ice using skates.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Ice-skating is a popular winter sport.

Category: Sports › Ice Skating

Meaning: a team sport originating from South Asia

Part of speech: noun

Example: Kabaddi is popular in India and Bangladesh.

Category: Sports

Meaning: a metal loop used in climbing

Part of speech: noun

Example: He secured the rope with a karabiner.

Category: Sports › Climbing

Meaning: a form of martial arts developed in Japan

Part of speech: noun

Example: She practices karate every Saturday.

Category: Sports › Martial Arts

Meaning: a small racing vehicle

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drove a kart around the track.

Category: Sports › Racing

Meaning: the sport of racing go-karts

Part of speech: noun

Example: Karting is a fun activity for all ages.

Category: Sports › Racing

Meaning: a small boat used for paddling

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went kayaking on the lake.

Category: Sports › Water Sports

Meaning: a knockout in boxing

Part of speech: noun

Example: He won the match with a kayo in the final round.

Category: Sports › Boxing

Meaning: a Japanese martial art using bamboo swords

Part of speech: noun

Example: He practices kendo every week.

Category: Sports › Martial Arts

Meaning: a team sport played with a stick and ball

Part of speech: noun

Example: Lacrosse is popular in North America.

Category: Sports › Team Sports

Synonyms: sport

Meaning: a person who is slow or falls behind

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is often seen as a lagger in the race.

Category: Sports

Synonyms: slacker

Antonyms: leader

Meaning: a long pole used to row a boat

Part of speech: noun

Example: He grabbed the oar to steer the canoe.

Category: Sports › Rowing

Synonyms: paddle

Meaning: a device that holds an oar in place

Part of speech: noun

Example: The oarlock kept the oar secure while rowing.

Category: Sports › Rowing

Synonyms: oar holder

Meaning: a person who rows a boat

Part of speech: noun

Example: The oarsman trained hard for the competition.

Category: Sports › Rowing

Synonyms: rower