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Key Racket and Paddle Sports Vocabulary
xare
xare
[noun]

a traditional Basque racket sport played with a ball and a wooden racket

Ex: The xare tournament drew athletes from all over the region. 
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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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Basque
Basque
[noun]

the common language of the Basque Country that is a language isolate

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region
region
[noun]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

Ex: Different regions of the country experience varying weather patterns. 
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Spain
Spain
[noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Barcelona, located in Spain, is famous for its unique architecture. 
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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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pelota
pelota
[noun]

a game originated in Spain, usually played by two teams who use special rackets tied to their hands in order to hit a ball against a wall

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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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wall
wall
[noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He noticed a spider crawling up the wall. 
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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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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

Ex: The dining table was crafted from sturdy wooden planks, adding warmth to the room. 
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frame
frame
[noun]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

Ex: The antique frame around the painting added a touch of elegance to the artwork. 
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net
net
[noun]

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

Ex: The tennis player's powerful serve sent the ball over the net and into the opponent's court. 
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string
string
[noun]

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

Ex: The guitarist strummed the strings of his acoustic guitar, filling the room with melodic chords. 
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tennis racket

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

Ex: She swung her tennis racket to serve the ball across the net. 
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fishing net

a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in

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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: Be careful not to throw stones at the windows. 
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leather
leather
[noun]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

Ex: He decided to invest in a high-quality leather jacket that would last for years and only get better with age. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Brazil is playing against Argentina in the upcoming match. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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quick
quick
[Adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands. 
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indoors
indoors
[Adverb]

in or into a building, room, etc.

Ex: Due to the heavy rain, they decided to stay indoors all day. 
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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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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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team
team
[noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex: The basketball team practiced diligently to enhance their coordination and strategy. 
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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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front
front
[noun]

the part or surface of an object that is faced forward, seen first, or used first

Ex: She stood at the front of the line to buy tickets for the concert. 
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to bounce
to bounce
[Verb]

to move away from a surface after making contact

Ex: The rubber ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor. 
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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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to score
to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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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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quick
quick
[Adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands. 
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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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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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active
active
[Adjective]

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

Ex: Despite being retired, he remains active, taking part in various community activities. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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tradition
tradition
[noun]

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

Ex: Every year, the family follows the tradition of gathering for a holiday dinner. 
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