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croquet
/kɹoʊˈkeɪ/
noun
a game that is played on grass and involves a series of hoops through which the players must roll wooden balls using hammer-like sticks called mallets
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wrestling
/ˈɹɛsəɫɪŋ/, /ˈɹɛsɫɪŋ/
noun
a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground
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rappelling
/ɹəˈpɛɫɪŋ/
noun
the activity or sport of descending a cliff using rope that is coiled around the body
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decathlon
/diˈkæθɫɔn/
noun
a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days
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grand slam
/ɡɹˈænd slˈæm/
noun
a set of championships or matches happening in a particular sport including tennis, golf, or rugby that are of great significance
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grand prix
/ɡɹˈænd pɹˈiː/
noun
one of a series of international motorcycle or car racing competitions
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lacrosse
/ɫəˈkɹɔs/
noun
a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball
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welterweight
/ˈwɛɫtɝˌweɪt/
noun
a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 60 and 67 kilograms in boxing
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discus
/ˈdɪskəs/
noun
the sport or competition in which a discus is thrown as far as possible
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javelin
/ˈdʒævəɫən/, /ˈdʒævəɫɪn/
noun
a sport or competition in which a light spear is thrown as far as possible
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regatta
/ɹɪˈɡɑtə/
noun
a sporting event consisting of a series of races between rowboats or sailing boats
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softball
/ˈsɔfˌbɔɫ/, /ˈsɔftˌbɔɫ/
noun
a game similar to baseball but on a smaller field in which players use a larger and softer ball
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steeplechase
/ˈstipəɫˌtʃeɪs/
noun
a race in which people or animals, typically horses, have to jump over fences, ditches, bushes, etc. in order to finish the race
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major league
/mˈeɪdʒɚ lˈiːɡ/
noun
a league of the highest-ranking in a particular sport, especially baseball
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triathlon
/ˌtɹaɪˈæθɫən/
noun
a sporting contest typically consisting of swimming, cycling, and running taking place in three different events
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tour de france
/tˈʊɹ də fɹˈæns/
noun
a cycling race consisting of 21 stages held annually for men primarily in France
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debutant
/dˈɛbjuːtənt/
noun
a man who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports
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novice
/ˈnɑvəs/
noun
a person who is new and inexperienced in a position
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underdog
/ˈəndɝˌdɔɡ/
noun
an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result
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division
/dɪˈvɪʒən/
noun
a number of athletic competitors and teams grouped together, especially according to weight, ability, geography, etc.
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gridiron
/ˈɡɹɪˌdaɪɝn/
noun
a field painted with parallel lines in which American football is played
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dribble
/ˈdɹɪbəɫ/
noun
an act of moving the ball along the ground with repeated slight touches or bounces, especially in soccer, hockey, and basketball
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fumble
/ˈfəmbəɫ/
noun
an act of dropping or failing to catch the ball properly
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matchup
/ˈmætʃəp/
noun
a sports event with two players or teams competing against one another
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pennant
/ˈpɛnənt/
noun
a flag representing a sports championship or other achievement, especially in American baseball leagues
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podium
/ˈpoʊdiəm/
noun
a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards
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rappel
/ɹæpˈɛl/
noun
the act of descending a cliff using rope that is coiled around the body
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interval training
/ˈɪntɚvəl tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
noun
athletic training that consists of activities with alternating periods of high and low-intensity activity
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to foul
/ˈfaʊɫ/
verb
to play against the rules of a game
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to dope
/ˈdoʊp/
verb
to induce an animal or person with drugs in order to affect their performance in a competition
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to knock out
/nˈɑːk ˈaʊt/
verb
to make someone or something unconscious
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