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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Underwater Rugby

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: The company 's financial strength enabled it to withstand economic downturns .
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dimension
dimension
[noun]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .
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underwater rugby

a water sport in which players compete underwater to score goals with a buoyant ball

Ex: Underwater rugby combines elements of rugby and swimming .
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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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: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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Germany
Germany
[noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: The Rhine River is one of the longest rivers in Germany and offers scenic boat cruises .
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: By 2030 , scientists might invent a cure for this disease .
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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: We won the game after a tense penalty shootout .
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diver
diver
[noun]

someone who jumps into a body of water as a sport

Ex: The coach gave tips to the diver to improve their body positioning mid-air .
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swimming pool

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool.
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team
team
[noun]

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

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .
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player
player
[noun]

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

Ex: The rugby player suffered an injury during last night 's game .
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .
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goal
goal
[noun]

the target area or structure in a game where players aim to send a ball, puck, or similar object to score points

Ex: Every player on the field focused on defending the goal at all costs .
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ball
ball
[noun]

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

Ex: We watched a game of volleyball and saw the players spike the ball.
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basket
basket
[noun]

the net attached to a ring in which basketball players try to throw the ball

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bottom
bottom
[noun]

the lowest part or point of something

Ex: Our house is at the bottom of the hill , providing easy access to the nearby river .
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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saltwater
saltwater
[noun]

water containing salts

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to sink
to sink
[Verb]

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

Ex: The rain was so intense that the backyard started to flood, causing some of the plants to sink in the rising water.
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The snail moved slowly but steadily towards the leaf .
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.

Ex: He passed the ball to the striker for an easy goal .
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to score
to score
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the match , both players scored multiple times .
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to swim
to swim
[Verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .
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to dive
to dive
[Verb]

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

Ex: The penguins dived into the icy water for food.
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verb]

to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby

Ex: The defender tackled him aggressively , earning a penalty for rough play .
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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gear
gear
[noun]

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

Ex: Camping gear must be durable enough to withstand harsh weather conditions .
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mask
mask
[noun]

a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance

Ex: Children made paper masks for Halloween .
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to snorkel

to swim under water with a hollow tube called snorkel through which one can breathe

Ex: He taught his children how to snorkel during their vacation in Hawaii .
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to breathe

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: The patient has breathed with the help of a ventilator in the ICU .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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referee
referee
[noun]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

Ex: After reviewing the video footage , the referee overturned the initial call , awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team .
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competition

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

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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country
country
[noun]

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

Ex: The government implemented new policies to boost the country's economy .
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world championship

the international competitions where athletes or teams from various countries compete to determine the best in their sport

Ex: They are the current world championships winners .
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skilled
skilled
[Adjective]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .
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talent
talent
[noun]

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

Ex: The gymnast 's talent for flexibility and strength earned her many medals .
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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: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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fit
fit
[Adjective]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's very fit.
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