Sports - Tools and Machines

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a piece of climbing equipment used by rock climbers and mountaineers to attach ropes to anchors

Ex: She clipped a quickdraw to the carabiner with ease .

a set of tools or components used to adjust and optimize the performance of sports equipment, such as skis or bicycles

Ex: The archery coach brought a tuning kit to the tournament to make precise adjustments to the bow .
boom [noun]

the bar that holds the sail and helps control its movement in windsurfing

Ex: The boom hit the water with a splash as the windsurfer fell into the lake .

a device that lets two shafts rotate at different angles while transmitting power

Ex: The universal joint 's design accommodates changes in shaft angles without losing torque .

a specialized sports equipment used for carrying and storing fencing gear, such as masks, swords, and protective clothing

Ex: They stored the team 's fencing bags in the equipment room between tournaments .
golf bag [noun]

a big, usually round or rectangular bag used to carry golf equipment

Ex: Every golfer needs a sturdy golf bag to carry their equipment around the course .

a protective case designed to transport and store a surfboard safely

Ex: He customized his surfboard bag with his initials embroidered on it .
shell [noun]

a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile

Ex: The shell casing was found at the crime scene , providing a crucial piece of evidence for the investigators .
block [noun]

the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice

Ex: The coach secured blocks together for stability .

a padded surface used in gymnastics and cheerleading to cushion landings

Ex: The wrestling coach rolled out the landing mat for the team 's practice session .

a portable mat that folds up, used in sports like gymnastics and martial arts for exercises on the floor

Ex: The yoga instructor rolled out a folding panel mat for the students .

a tilted piece of equipment used in gymnastics and yoga

Ex: The incline mat helped improve her balance during yoga .

a padded mat used primarily in gymnastics and martial arts to cushion falls and landings

Ex: He fell backward off the balance beam but landed safely on the crash mat .
beam pad [noun]

a protective cushion used in gymnastics, particularly on balance beams, to prevent injuries

Ex: She landed her dismount perfectly on the beam pad .

a sports equipment used primarily in baseball and softball to automatically pitch balls to batters for practice

Ex: The pitching machine malfunctioned and started throwing erratic pitches .

a mechanical device designed to assist in playing or training for baseball, typically used in professional sports training facilities

Ex: The advanced sensors on the baseball robot analyze swing mechanics for player feedback .

a machine used to string or restring sports equipment such as tennis rackets, badminton rackets, or squash rackets

Ex: He learned how to use a stringing machine to customize the string tension on his tennis racket .