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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
icy
icy
[Adjective]

made up of or covered with ice

Ex: The river was frozen solid , forming an icy expanse that stretched as far as the eye could see .
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch .
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headfirst
headfirst
[Adverb]

with the head leading the way

Ex: The acrobat descended headfirst from the trapeze, showcasing skill and precision.
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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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curve
curve
[noun]

a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path

Ex: Cyclists enjoyed the sweeping curves of the mountain path .
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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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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

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

Ex: I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends .
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Switzerland

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Ex: Today I learned at school that the capital of Switzerland is Bern .
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late
late
[Adjective]

existing or occurring near the end of a specified period of time

Ex: A girl in her late teens .
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olympic
olympic
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
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to race
to race
[Verb]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

Ex: Horses race around the track, hoping to win.
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: The children love to run around in the park after school.
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .
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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to accurately measure the distance to distant galaxies .
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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: They jumped off the diving board into the pool.
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to lie down

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The doctor advised him to lie down if he felt dizzy .
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: She steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .
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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: The human body has many different organs, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .
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kilometers per hour

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

Ex: The train runs at an average of 200 kilometers per hour.
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun during outdoor activities .
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
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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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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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several
several
[determiner]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.
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together
together
[Adverb]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

Ex: My friends and I traveled together to Spain last summer .
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total
total
[noun]

the complete amount or entirety of something

Ex: All the items together make up the total.
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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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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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courage
courage
[noun]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .
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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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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.
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correctly
correctly
[Adverb]

in a right way and without mistake

Ex: The driver signaled correctly before making the turn .
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: Military training prepares soldiers for various combat scenarios.
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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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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Canada
Canada
[noun]

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

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: The military developed advanced weapons with cutting-edge precision .
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skeleton
skeleton
[noun]

a winter sport where athletes slide headfirst down a track on a small sled, aiming for the fastest time

Ex: Skeleton competitors reach speeds of over 80 miles per hour.
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winter
winter
[noun]

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

Ex: Winter is the time when people celebrate holidays like Christmas and New Year 's .
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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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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .
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sled
sled
[noun]

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

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