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Topic: Sports

goalward

IPA: /ˈɡoʊəlwərd/

KK: /ˈɡoʊəlwərd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or moving in the direction of a goal or objective.

Example: The team set a goalward focus to achieve their project targets.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of a goal or objective.

Example: The team moved goalward, determined to win the championship.

goggle

IPA: /ˈɡɒɡəl/

KK: /ˈgɑgəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stare with wide, bulging eyes, often in surprise or amazement.

Example: She goggled at the magician's amazing tricks.

noun

Definition: A type of eyeglasses that fit closely to the face, used to protect the eyes from things like water, wind, or bright light.

Example: He wore goggles while swimming to keep the water out of his eyes.

transitive verb

Definition: To roll or bulge the eyes, often in surprise or amazement.

Example: She goggled at the magician's incredible tricks.

golf

IPA: //ɡɒlf//

KK: /gɔlf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To play a sport where players hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course using clubs.

Example: Every Saturday, my friends and I go to the park to golf together.

noun

Definition: A sport where players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course, aiming to do so in the fewest strokes possible.

Example: He enjoys playing golf every weekend with his friends.

golfer

IPA: /ˈɡɒlfər/

KK: /ˈɡɔlfər/

noun

Definition: A person who plays the sport of golf.

Example: He is a skilled golfer who practices every weekend.

googly

IPA: /ˈɡuːɡli/

KK: /ˈɡuːɡli/

adjective

Definition: Describing eyes that are bulging or protruding, often giving a surprised or unusual appearance.

Example: She had a googly look on her face when she saw the surprise party.

noun

Definition: A type of delivery in cricket where the ball spins in an unexpected direction, confusing the batsman.

Example: The bowler surprised everyone with a perfect googly that left the batsman bewildered.

grandstand

IPA: //ˈɡræn(d)ˌstænd//

KK: /grændstænd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is done to show off or impress people rather than for practical reasons.

Example: The grandstand performance left the audience in awe, even though it was not very practical.

intransitive verb

Definition: To act in a way that is meant to impress others, often by showing off or being dramatic.

Example: He tends to grandstand during meetings to get everyone's attention.

noun

Definition: A covered area where people can sit and watch events, especially at sports games or races.

Example: The fans cheered from the grandstand as the race began.

grapple

IPA: /ˈɡræpəl/

KK: /ˈgræpəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To struggle or wrestle with something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Example: He had to grapple with his feelings before making a decision.

noun

Definition: A struggle or contest where people try to hold or grip each other, often used in sports or fights.

Example: The two wrestlers engaged in a grapple on the mat.

transitive verb

Definition: To grab or hold something tightly, often in a struggle or fight.

Example: The wrestler tried to grapple with his opponent to gain control.

grappler

IPA: /ˈɡræp.lər/

KK: /ˈgræplər/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in wrestling or grappling, often in a competitive or sports context.

Example: The grappler trained hard every day to improve his skills for the upcoming tournament.

grappling

IPA: /ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈgræplɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of engaging in a struggle or fight, often involving close physical contact or wrestling techniques.

Example: The two competitors were grappling on the mat during the championship match.

greenskeeper

IPA: /ˈɡriːnˌskiːpər/

KK: /ˈɡrinˌskipər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of the grass and plants on a golf course, ensuring they are healthy and well-maintained.

Example: The greenskeeper worked hard to keep the golf course looking beautiful.

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