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Topic: Sports

tug

IPA: /tʌɡ/

KK: /tʌg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pull something with a strong effort or to struggle with something.

Example: The dog began to tug on the leash, eager to go for a walk.

noun

Definition: A strong pull or a contest between two sides, often involving effort or struggle.

Example: The two teams had a tug of war during the school event.

transitive verb

Definition: To move something by pulling it with a lot of effort or force.

Example: She had to tug the heavy box across the floor.

tumble

IPA: /ˈtʌm.bəl/

KK: /ˈtʌmbl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall or roll suddenly and uncontrollably, often in a way that is not planned.

Example: The children tumbled down the hill, laughing as they went.

noun

Definition: A fall or an act of falling, often in a clumsy or uncontrolled way. It can also refer to a state of confusion or disorder.

Example: After the tumble, she got back up and laughed it off.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something fall or to throw it in a careless way.

Example: She tumbled the clothes into the basket after folding them.

tumbling

IPA: /ˈtʌmblɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtʌmblɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not upright and is leaning or falling over.

Example: The tumbling tower of blocks finally collapsed after being pushed.

noun

Definition: The activity or sport of performing gymnastic movements like rolls and flips without using special equipment.

Example: The children enjoyed tumbling during their gymnastics class.

turf

IPA: /tɜːrf/

KK: /tɜrf/

noun

Definition: A layer of soil or grass that covers the ground, often used for lawns or sports fields.

Example: The kids played soccer on the freshly laid turf at the park.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover an area with grass or sod, often used in landscaping or gardening.

Example: They decided to turf the backyard to create a beautiful lawn.

turfed

IPA: /tɜːrft/

KK: /tɜrfd/

adjective

Definition: Made from grass or sod, often used to describe a surface or area covered with grass.

Example: The new soccer field was turfed to provide a better playing surface.

verb

Definition: To remove grass or sod from an area, often to prepare the ground for planting or construction.

Example: The workers turfed the old lawn to make way for a new garden.

turfman

IPA: /ˈtɜːrf.mən/

KK: /ˈtɜrfˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in horse racing, either by owning racehorses or by attending races.

Example: The turfman proudly watched his horse compete in the big race.

turnhall

IPA: /ˈtɜrnˌhɔl/

KK: /tɜrnˌhɔl/

noun

Definition: A place where gymnasts train and practice their skills, often equipped with various apparatuses for gymnastics.

Example: The local turnhall is always busy with young gymnasts preparing for their competitions.

turnverein

IPA: /tɜrnˈveɪn/

KK: /tɜrnˈveɪn/

noun

Definition: A club where people practice gymnastics and other physical exercises.

Example: She joined a turnverein to improve her gymnastics skills.

tussle

IPA: /ˈtʌsəl/

KK: /ˈtʌsəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a rough or energetic struggle or fight, often involving pushing or pulling.

Example: The children began to tussle playfully in the backyard.

noun

Definition: A rough or energetic fight or struggle, often involving physical contact or disagreement.

Example: The two players had a tussle for the ball during the game.

tweener

IPA: /ˈtwiːnər/

KK: /ˈtwiːnər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that fits between two categories or roles, often used in sports or computing contexts.

Example: The coach decided to use him as a tweener because he could play both forward and guard positions effectively.

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