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Topic: Sports

upfield

IPA: /ˈʌpˌfiːld/

KK: /ˈʌpˌfiːld/

adjective

Definition: Describing a position or direction that is further away from the starting point or reference point, often used in contexts like sports or navigation.

Example: The player moved upfield to create a better scoring opportunity.

adverb

Definition: In or into the area of the field that is closer to the opponent's goal, typically used in sports contexts.

Example: The player ran upfield to support his teammates during the attack.

uppercut

IPA: /ˈʌpərˌkʌt/

KK: /ˈʌpərˌkʌt/

noun

Definition: A type of punch in boxing that is delivered with an upward motion, usually aimed at an opponent's chin or jaw.

Example: He landed a powerful uppercut that knocked his opponent out.

transitive verb

Definition: To strike someone with an upward punch, typically in boxing or martial arts.

Example: He delivered a powerful uppercut that knocked his opponent down.

upsetter

IPA: /ʌpˈsɛtə/

KK: /ʌpˈsɛtər/

noun

Definition: A person who causes a disturbance or changes the usual order of things, often leading to unexpected results.

Example: The underdog team became the upsetters of the tournament by defeating the champions.

varsity

IPA: /ˈvɑːr.sɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈvɑr.sɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: A team that represents a university, college, or school in sports or competitions.

Example: The varsity team won the championship this year.

vaulter

IPA: /ˈvɔːltər/

KK: /ˈvɔltər/

noun

Definition: A person who jumps over something, especially using a pole in sports.

Example: The vaulter cleared the bar with ease during the competition.

vaulting

IPA: /ˈvɔːltɪŋ/

KK: /ˈvɔltɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of leaping or jumping over something, often with great height or effort.

Example: The athlete showed impressive skills in vaulting during the gymnastics competition.

noun

Definition: The act of creating a vaulted structure, which is an arched form used in architecture to support weight above it.

Example: The architect specialized in vaulting, designing impressive ceilings for cathedrals.

velodrome

IPA: /ˈvɛləˌdroʊm/

KK: /ˈvɛləˌdroʊm/

noun

Definition: A type of sports facility that has a curved, oval track specifically designed for racing bicycles and motorcycles.

Example: The cyclists trained hard at the velodrome to prepare for the upcoming championship.

virelay

IPA: //vɪrˈleɪ//

KK: /vɪrˈleɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of medieval French poetry or song that features stanzas with alternating rhymes, where the end rhyme of one stanza is repeated as the first rhyme of the next.

Example: The poet chose to write a virelay to showcase the beauty of the French language.

volley

IPA: /ˈvɒli/

KK: /ˈvɑli/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hit or strike a ball before it touches the ground, often used in sports like tennis or soccer.

Example: During the match, she managed to volley the ball over the net with great skill.

noun

Definition: A sudden release or burst of many things at once, often used in sports to describe a shot made before the ball hits the ground.

Example: During the match, she scored a goal with a perfect volley from outside the box.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit or strike a ball before it touches the ground, often used in sports like tennis, or to release a series of shots or projectiles at once.

Example: He volleyed the tennis ball over the net with great skill.

volleyball

IPA: /ˈvɒlɪbɔːl/

KK: /ˈvɑlɪˌbɔl/

noun

Definition: A round ball that is used in the sport of volleyball, which is played by hitting the ball over a net.

Example: We played volleyball at the beach yesterday.

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