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Topic: Sports

dogfighter

IPA: /ˈdɔːɡˌfaɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɔgˌfaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who participates in the illegal practice of training dogs to fight each other for entertainment or profit.

Example: The authorities arrested several individuals involved in dogfighting, including a notorious dogfighter.

dogfighting

IPA: /ˈdɔɡˌfaɪtɪŋ/

KK: /dɔgˌfaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A cruel activity where dogs are trained to fight each other for entertainment or gambling.

Example: Dogfighting is illegal in many countries due to its inhumane nature.

verb

Definition: To engage in or participate in a fight between dogs, often organized for entertainment or gambling.

Example: The authorities cracked down on illegal dogfighting operations in the city.

dojo

IPA: /ˈdoʊdʒoʊ/

KK: /doʊˈdʒoʊ/

noun

Definition: A place where people learn and practice Japanese martial arts, like judo and karate.

Example: He trains at the dojo every Saturday to improve his skills in karate.

doping

IPA: /ˈdoʊpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdoʊpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of using drugs or other substances to enhance athletic performance, often in a way that is against the rules of sports.

Example: The athlete was banned for doping after testing positive for a banned substance.

dormie

IPA: //ˈdɔːrmi//

KK: /ˈdɔrmi/

adjective

Definition: In golf, this term describes a situation where a player is leading by the same number of holes as there are holes left to play in a match.

Example: He was dormie going into the final hole, meaning he was ahead by two holes with only two holes left to play.

doubleheader

IPA: /ˈdʌbəlˌhɛdə/

KK: /ˈdʌbəlˌhɛdər/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe two games or events that are played back-to-back on the same day, often in sports.

Example: The baseball team played a doubleheader on Saturday, winning both games.

downcourt

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌkɔrt/

KK: /daʊnˈkɔrt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the area or direction towards the opposite end of a basketball court from where the play is currently happening.

Example: The team quickly moved downcourt to score before the time ran out.

adverb

Definition: In sports, especially basketball, this term refers to the direction towards the far end of the court.

Example: The player sprinted downcourt to score a quick basket.

downed

IPA: /daʊnd/

KK: /daʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that has been brought to a lower position or state, often as a result of being defeated or incapacitated.

Example: The downed aircraft was quickly secured by the rescue team.

verb

Definition: To have caused something to fall or to have defeated someone or something.

Example: The team downed their opponents in the final match.

downfield

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌfiːld/

KK: /daʊnˈfiːld/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the area of a sports field that is in the direction of the team's goal or scoring area.

Example: The quarterback threw the ball downfield to his teammate who was open for a touchdown.

adverb

Definition: In or into the area of a field that is closer to the goal the team is trying to reach.

Example: The quarterback threw the ball downfield to his teammate.

downhiller

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌhɪlə/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌhɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person who skis down hills or slopes, especially in competitive skiing.

Example: The downhiller raced down the mountain at incredible speed.

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