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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
curling
curling
[noun]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

Ex: The curling rink was filled with excitement as teams competed in the annual tournament, strategizing and sweeping to guide their stones to victory. 
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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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ice
ice
[noun]

the frozen part of a body of water

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to slide
to slide
[Verb]

to move smoothly over a surface

Ex: The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park. 
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders. 
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stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance. 
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toward
toward
[preposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

Ex: The hikers headed toward the summit of the mountain. 
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target
target
[noun]

a marked surface or object that shooters aim at to score points or achieve accuracy in shooting competitions

Ex: The shooter focused intensely on hitting the target during the competition. 
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circle
circle
[noun]

something approximating the shape of a circle

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pond
pond
[noun]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

Ex: The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: Canada celebrates its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st. 
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Sweden
Sweden
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Ex: I visited Sweden last summer and loved it. 
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day. 
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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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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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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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rock
rock
[noun]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Ex: She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach. 
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kilogram
kilogram
[noun]

a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams

Ex: The bag of rice weighs 5 kilograms. 
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broom
broom
[noun]

a brush attached to a long handle that is used to clean the floor

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to sweep
to sweep
[Verb]

to move something quickly and smoothly across a surface

Ex: He swept his hand over the surface of the water to feel the temperature. 
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farther
farther
[Adverb]

at or to a considerable distance, either in time or space

Ex: They walked farther into the forest than before. 
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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The ball flew straight into the goal without touching the ground. 
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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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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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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 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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shoe
shoe
[noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: He polished his leather shoes to make them look shiny. 
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to slide
to slide
[Verb]

to move smoothly over a surface

Ex: The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park. 
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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
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bump
bump
[noun]

a raised area or small swelling on a surface

Ex: She felt a bump under the rug where something had been hidden. 
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olympic
olympic
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

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winter
winter
[noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: It's fun to go skiing or snowboarding on the mountains in winter. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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medal
medal
[noun]

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

Ex: She won a gold medal in the swimming competition. 
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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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strategy
strategy
[noun]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

Ex: Their marketing strategy increased sales last year. 
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chess
chess
[noun]

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Ex: Chess requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead to outmaneuver your opponent. 
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: She carefully reviewed the final draft for errors. 
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