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Key Racket and Paddle Sports Vocabulary
tennis
tennis
[noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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court
court
[noun]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

Ex: The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game. 
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racket
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: She swung her racket with precision to win the tennis match. 
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ball
ball
[noun]

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

Ex: I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole. 
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player
player
[noun]

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Ex: Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field. 
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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to [take] turns

to share opportunities or responsibilities with others in a fair and orderly manner

Ex: Couples should take turns doing household chores for a fair distribution of tasks. 
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point
point
[noun]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

Ex: Our team scored the first point of the match. 
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grass
grass
[noun]

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

Ex: After a long winter, the grass in our garden has started to turn green again. 
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clay
clay
[noun]

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

Ex: She shaped the wet clay into a bowl. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
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well-known
well-known
[Adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The well-known actor has starred in numerous blockbuster movies. 
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to inspire

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Ex: Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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Wimbledon
Wimbledon
[noun]

an annual tennis tournament in London, known for being one of the four Grand Slam events

Ex: Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. 
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opposite
opposite
[Adjective]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

Ex: The library is on the opposite side of the street. 
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game
game
[noun]

a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules

Ex: My favorite game to play is chess because it requires strategy. 
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the Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Ex: Athletes trained for years to qualify for the Olympic Games. 
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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gold medal

an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

Ex: He trained for years to earn a gold medal. 
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set
set
[noun]

a unit of play in tennis, squash, or similar sports, typically consisting of a sequence of games

Ex: She won the first set 6–4. 
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