Word
lacrosse
US/ɫəˈkɹɔs/
UK/lˈækɹɒs/
Definition
n. a team sport where players use a long stick with a net at the end to catch, carry, and throw a ball. The goal is to shoot the ball into the other team's net.
n. a team sport of Indigenous American origin played with a long-handled stick and a rubber ball. The stick features a mesh pocket used for catching, carrying, and throwing the ball into the opponent's goal.
Examples
“She plays lacrosse for her university team.”
“The players wore helmets and pads to protect themselves during the fast-paced lacrosse match.”
“Originally a ceremonial activity among Indigenous peoples, lacrosse has evolved into a highly structured international sport requiring exceptional hand-eye coordination and physical endurance.”
Examples
simple
“She plays lacrosse for her university team.”
contextual
“The players wore helmets and pads to protect themselves during the fast-paced lacrosse match.”
complex
“Originally a ceremonial activity among Indigenous peoples, lacrosse has evolved into a highly structured international sport requiring exceptional hand-eye coordination and physical endurance.”
Real-World Examples
“Callum Robinson played professional lacrosse in the US.” “Callum Robinson was a member of Australia's national lacrosse team and lived in San Diego where he was a professional lacrosse player.” Domain
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