Lacrosse

//ləˈkɹɒs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time. uncountable

    "The great invasion games of basketball, field and ice hockey, lacrosse and the varied football codes seem to provide an immense attraction for all ages, and billions of people around the world play and watch these sports."

  2. 2
    a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"Tom used to play lacrosse, but he doesn't anymore."

Etymology

Borrowed from Canadian French la crosse (“the stick”).

Related phrases

box lacrossefield lacrosseindoor lacrosselacrosse balllacrosse helmetlacrosse playerlacrosse stick

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