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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
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: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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gain
gain
[noun]

an amount that is added to something

Ex: She recorded a gain of five points on the test. 
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speed
speed
[noun]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

Ex: The cheetah is known for its incredible speed, reaching up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts. 
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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: He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet. 
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driver
driver
[noun]

someone who drives a vehicle

Ex: I waved to the bus driver as I got off at my stop. 
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

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

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
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steady
steady
[Adjective]

firmly fixed or securely positioned

Ex: The table stood steady on the uneven floor. 
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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 car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
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meter
meter
[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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several
several
[determiner]

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

Ex: He owns several cars, each for a different purpose. 
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total
total
[noun]

the whole amount of numbers that are added together

Ex: She calculated the total of the prices of all the items in her shopping cart. 
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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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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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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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teamwork
teamwork
[noun]

the combined effort of a group working together effectively to achieve a common goal

Ex: Successful teamwork requires clear communication and mutual respect. 
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member
member
[noun]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

Ex: All members are invited to the annual general meeting. 
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training
training
[noun]

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

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

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

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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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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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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Germany
Germany
[noun]

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

Ex: Oktoberfest is a famous festival celebrated in Germany. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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to bobsleigh

a winter sport where teams ride a sleek, enclosed sled down a narrow, twisting, icy track at high speeds, trying to finish in the fastest time

Ex: They trained all year for the two-man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics. 
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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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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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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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to race
to race
[Verb]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

Ex: The children race each other to the tree. 
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icy
icy
[Adjective]

made up of or covered with ice

Ex: The icy landscape was breathtaking, with every surface glistening in the sunlight. 
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track
track
[noun]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

Ex: The athletes warmed up on the track before the race. 
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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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bobsled
bobsled
[noun]

formerly two short sleds coupled together

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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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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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Switzerland

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Ex: Geneva, located in Switzerland, is home to many international organizations. 
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late
late
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The flowers started blooming in late summer, just before fall set in. 
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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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snowy
snowy
[Adjective]

covered or filled with snow

Ex: He carefully drove on the snowy road. 
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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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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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club
club
[noun]

a group of sports players, their manager, and staff such as a soccer or baseball club

Ex: The soccer club celebrated their championship win with a parade. 
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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: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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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: When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry. 
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