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

an amount that is added to something

Ex: The investor celebrated a small gain in the portfolio .
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speed
speed
[noun]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

Ex: The runner sprinted with lightning speed toward the finish line , determined to win the race .
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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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driver
driver
[noun]

someone who drives a vehicle

Ex: The Uber driver asked me for the destination before starting the trip .
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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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steady
steady
[Adjective]

firmly fixed or securely positioned

Ex: The old chair wobbled until he tightened the screws to make it steady.
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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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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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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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total
total
[noun]

the whole amount of numbers that are added together

Ex: The total of the bill came to $ 75 after including tax and tip .
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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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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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teamwork
teamwork
[noun]

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

Ex: Effective teamwork can turn individual strengths into collective success .
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member
member
[noun]

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

Ex: To become a member, you need to fill out this application form .
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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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to practice

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

Ex: The tennis player practiced serving and volleying for hours to refine their game before the tournament .
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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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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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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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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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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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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: He dreamed of building a professional bobsleigh team for his country.
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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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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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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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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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track
track
[noun]

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

Ex: The school installed a new track for their athletics program .
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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: 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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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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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

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

covered or filled with snow

Ex: We went skiing in the snowy mountains .
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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: The hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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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 members of the cricket club gathered for their annual banquet .
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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 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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