Sports - Sticks, Rackets, and Weapons

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bat [noun]

a long and thin sports tool used for hitting a ball in games like baseball, cricket, or tennis

Ex: She practiced her hits with a bat .

a sports equipment used in field hockey, consisting of a long, slender shaft with a curved head for striking the ball

Ex: He practiced dribbling with his field hockey stick every afternoon .

a sports tool with a netted pouch on one end for playing lacrosse

Ex: The lacrosse stick 's head broke during the game .

a sports equipment with a handle and a netted frame, used by players to hit the tennis ball

Ex: The professional player signed his old tennis racket and gave it to a fan .
paddle [noun]

a tool used to move a boat or raft through the water, consisting of a long handle with a flat or curved blade on one end

Ex: They used long wooden paddles to row the boat down the stream .

a sports tool used by players to hit the shuttlecock in badminton matches

Ex: She accidentally broke her badminton racket during a heated match .
javelin [noun]

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

Ex: She carried her javelin to the field for the training session .
driver [noun]

a type of golf club used by players to hit the ball long distances from the tee

Ex: The coach recommended a new driver to enhance his game .

a tool used by golfers to hit the ball in various ways during a round of golf

Ex: She used a different golf club for putting than for driving .
racket [noun]

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

Ex: His racket broke after a powerful serve during the game .
mallet [noun]

a tool with a large, usually wooden, head used for striking objects, often used in sports like polo or croquet

Ex: She gripped the mallet tightly , ready to take her shot in croquet .
oar [noun]

a tool used by rowers to propel and steer a boat through the water

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a sport equipment used by players to hit, pass, and control the puck or ball in hockey games

Ex: The hockey stick felt balanced in his hands .
ski pole [noun]

a sports equipment used by skiers to assist with balance and propulsion on snow

Ex: She decorated her ski pole with colorful stickers .
mast [noun]

a tall, vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging

Ex: They raised the flag to the top of the mast .

a type of sports equipment used in bandy, resembling a hockey stick but with a curved blade

Ex: She practiced her dribbling skills with the bandy stick .
foil [noun]

a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points

Ex: He practiced his parries and lunges with the foil .
epee [noun]

a weapon characterized by a three-sided blade and a bell guard, used in competitive fencing where the entire body is a valid target area for scoring points

Ex: The flexibility of the epee blade allows for both defensive blocks and offensive strikes .
saber [noun]

a type of sword used in fencing, characterized by its slightly curved blade and specific rules for scoring points in saber fencing

Ex: She adjusted the grip on her saber for better control .
bo [noun]

a traditional Japanese long staff used in martial arts such as Aikido and Karate

Ex: She demonstrated a series of intricate spins with the bo .
nunchaku [noun]

a pair of wooden or metal sticks connected by a chain or rope, typically used in martial arts such as karate and taekwondo

Ex: Training with nunchaku requires focus and discipline .
sai [noun]

a traditional martial arts weapon with a metal shaft and two prongs used in karate

Ex: She learned how to handle the sai safely .
sword [noun]

a type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle

Ex: The pirate brandished his sword menacingly as he approached his opponent .
spear [noun]

a weapon with a long handle and a metal pointed tip, used for fighting and fishing in the past

Ex: He crafted a spear from a sturdy tree branch and a sharpened stone for the tip .
bokken [noun]

a wooden Japanese sword used in martial arts training, such as kenjutsu and aikido

Ex: She carefully wrapped her bokken in a cloth after training .
shinai [noun]

a bamboo sword used in Japanese martial arts, particularly in kendo

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bow [noun]

a curved weapon joined at both ends by a string, capable of shooting arrows

Ex: He practiced for hours , perfecting his technique with the new compound bow he had purchased .
arrow [noun]

a type of weapon consisting of a metal or wooden bar with a sharp head and feathers at the end

Ex: The hunter nocked an arrow and aimed carefully at the deer .

the cord or string that connects the two ends of a bow, used to propel arrows in archery

Ex: The archer 's fingers grazed the bowstring as he drew the bow .

the feathers or vanes on an arrow that stabilize its flight, commonly used in archery and hunting

Ex: The archer carefully attached the fletching to each arrow for optimal accuracy .
heel [noun]

(golf) a part of the clubhead, specifically the area closest to the shaft

Ex: She felt a slight vibration in her hands when she hit the ball with the heel .
yumi [noun]

a traditional Japanese bow used in kyudo

Ex: The yumi was beautifully crafted from bamboo and leather .
rifle [noun]

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

Ex: The soldier carried a lightweight rifle as part of his standard equipment during patrols .
pistol [noun]

a handheld firearm typically used for personal defense or target shooting

Ex: She aimed her pistol at the target with steady hands .

a sports tool used by players in the game of squash to hit the ball against the walls of the court

Ex: His old squash racket had a worn grip from years of use .