Word
ice hockey
Definition
n. a fast game played on ice by two teams of six players. They use sticks to hit a hard, round disc called a puck into the other team's goal while wearing skates.
n. a team sport played on an ice rink in which two teams of skaters use sticks to shoot a vulcanised rubber puck into the opponent's net. Commonly referred to simply as 'hockey' in North America.
Examples
“My brother plays ice hockey every Saturday morning at the local rink.”
“The city built a new arena to support the local ice hockey team and attract more fans.”
“The tactical complexity of ice hockey lies in the rapid transitions between offensive and defensive play, often occurring at speeds exceeding thirty kilometres per hour.”
Examples
simple
“My brother plays ice hockey every Saturday morning at the local rink.”
contextual
“The city built a new arena to support the local ice hockey team and attract more fans.”
complex
“The tactical complexity of ice hockey lies in the rapid transitions between offensive and defensive play, often occurring at speeds exceeding thirty kilometres per hour.”
Usage
Used uncountably for the sport itself; specific matches are referred to as 'games' or 'matches'.
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