Meaning: A place equipped for physical exercise.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I go to the gym three times a week.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

• fitness center
• health club

Meaning: A competitive event involving horse riding or other sports.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gymkhana featured various races and obstacle courses.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms:

• equestrian event
• competition

Meaning: A room or building for indoor sports and exercise.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The school gymnasium is used for basketball games.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

• gym
• sports hall

Meaning: A person who practices gymnastics.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gymnast performed a perfect routine on the balance beam.

Category: Sports › Gymnastics

Synonyms:

• athlete
• acrobat

Meaning: A sport involving exercises and performances requiring physical strength and flexibility.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She has been training in gymnastics since she was five.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

• acrobatics
• calisthenics

Meaning: The interval between two halves of a game or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The score was tied at half-time.

Category: Sports › Games

Synonyms: intermission

Meaning: A game played by two teams who pass a ball using their hands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They played handball at the gym.

Category: Sports › Games

Synonyms: team sport

Meaning: A suffix used to describe something that involves a specific hand or hands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A one-hander is a type of throw made with one hand.

Category: Sports

Meaning: A place where a person can grip or hold on, especially when climbing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He found a handhold on the rocky surface.

Category: Sports › Climbing

Synonyms:

• grip
• hold

Meaning: An inverted position where a person balances on their hands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She can do a perfect handstand.

Category: Sports › Gymnastics

Synonyms:

• inversion
• balance

Meaning: A lightweight aircraft that is flown by hanging from a frame.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He took a course to learn how to fly a hang-glider.

Category: Sports › Aviation

Synonyms:

• glider
• aircraft

Meaning: The sport of flying a hang-glider.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hang-gliding offers a unique view of the landscape.

Category: Sports › Aviation

Synonyms:

• soaring
• gliding

Meaning: Three successes or achievements in a row, especially in sports.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He scored a hat-trick in the soccer match.

Category: Sports › Soccer

Synonyms:

• triple
• threefold

Meaning: To strike someone with the head.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was disqualified for head-butting his opponent.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

• butt
• strike

Meaning: In direct competition or confrontation.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The two teams had a head-to-head match last night.

Category: Sports › Competition

Meaning: a track and field event with seven different competitions

Part of speech: noun

Example: She won the heptathlon at the Olympics.

Category: Sports › Athletics

Synonyms: athletic event

Meaning: an athletic event where competitors jump over a high bar.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He won the gold medal in the high jump.

Category: Sports › Athletics

Synonyms:

• athletic event
• jumping competition

Meaning: To walk a long distance, especially in nature.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We plan to hike in the mountains this weekend.

Category: Sports › Outdoor Activities

Synonyms: trek

Antonyms: sit

Meaning: A person who hikes, especially in nature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hiker enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

Category: Sports › Outdoor Activities

Synonyms: walker

Meaning: A person who hits, especially in sports like baseball.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's a great hitter and often scores home runs.

Category: Sports › Baseball

Synonyms: batter

Meaning: A team sport played on ice or a field, where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hockey is very popular in Canada.

Category: Sports › Team Sports

Synonyms:

• ice hockey
• field hockey

Meaning: The field or venue where a team plays its home games.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The team has a great record at their home field.

Category: Sports › Team Sports

Synonyms: home ground

Meaning: The place where a person or team is based or feels most comfortable.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The team performed well on their home ground.

Category: Sports › Team Sports

Synonyms: home field

Meaning: The final part of a race or project, often requiring the most effort.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We're in the home stretch of our project and should finish soon.

Category: Sports › Racing

Synonyms: final stretch

Meaning: A circular band, often used in games or sports.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She shot the ball through the hoop.

Category: Sports

Synonyms: ring

Meaning: A children's game played by hopping on squares drawn on the ground.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They played hopscotch during recess.

Category: Sports › Games

Synonyms: game

Meaning: A sport involving the racing of horses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Horse racing is popular in many countries.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: equestrian sport

Meaning: The activity of riding a horse.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Horse riding is a fun way to explore nature.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: equestrianism

Meaning: An event where horses are displayed and judged.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She won a ribbon at the horse show.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: equestrian event

Meaning: The activity of riding a horse.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Horseback riding is a popular sport.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: equestrianism

Meaning: The skill of riding and handling horses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her horsemanship improved after many lessons.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: equestrian skills

Meaning: A woman who rides horses, especially professionally.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a skilled horsewoman who competes in events.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: equestrian

Meaning: An obstacle that must be cleared in a race or competition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She jumped over the hurdle with ease.

Category: Sports › Track and Field

Synonyms:

• barrier
• obstacle

Antonyms:

• aid
• help

Meaning: An athlete who competes in hurdle races.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hurdler trained hard for the upcoming competition.

Category: Sports › Track and Field

Synonyms: n/a

Antonyms: n/a

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