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Topic: Sports

gymnasium

IPA: //dʒɪmˈneɪziəm//

KK: /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/

noun

Definition: A building or room designed for indoor sports and physical activities, often equipped with various sports equipment and facilities.

Example: The students practiced basketball in the gymnasium after school.

gymnast

IPA: /ˈdʒɪmnæst/

KK: /ˈdʒɪmnæst/

noun

Definition: A person who is trained and skilled in physical exercises and performances that require strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, often competing in events.

Example: The gymnast performed a perfect routine on the balance beam during the competition.

gymnastic

IPA: //dʒɪmˈnæstɪk//

KK: /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a sport that involves exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Example: She has been training hard to improve her gymnastic skills for the upcoming competition.

noun

Definition: A type of sport that involves exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, often done on special equipment.

Example: She has been training in gymnastic routines for years to compete in the Olympics.

gymnastically

IPA: /dʒɪmˈnæstɪkli/

KK: /dʒɪmˈnæstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to gymnastics, often involving physical exercises or performances that require skill and flexibility.

Example: She performed the routine gymnastically, impressing the judges with her agility and grace.

gymnastics

IPA: //dʒɪmˈnæstɪks//

KK: /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

noun

Definition: A sport that involves exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, often performed on equipment like mats, bars, and beams.

Example: She has been practicing gymnastics since she was a child and now competes at a national level.

halfback

IPA: //ˈhæf.bæk//

KK: /ˈhæfˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A player in football or other sports who is positioned behind the line of scrimmage or forward line, often responsible for running with the ball or passing it.

Example: The halfback made a great run down the field, helping the team score a touchdown.

halfpipe

IPA: /ˈhæfˌpaɪp/

KK: /ˈhæfˌpaɪp/

noun

Definition: A structure that is shaped like a U or a trough, used in sports for performing tricks and stunts, especially in skateboarding and snowboarding.

Example: The skateboarder performed an impressive trick in the halfpipe during the competition.

halftime

IPA: /ˈhæf.taɪm/

KK: /ˈhælfˌtaɪm/

noun

Definition: A break that occurs between the two halves of a game, allowing players to rest and strategize.

Example: During halftime, the coach gave the team a pep talk to motivate them for the second half of the game.

handball

IPA: //ˈhændbɔːl//

KK: /ˈhændbɔl/

noun

Definition: A sport where players hit a small ball against a wall using their hands, often played in teams.

Example: We played handball at the park yesterday and had a lot of fun.

handicapper

IPA: //ˈhændɪˌkæpər//

KK: /ˈhændɪˌkæpər/

noun

Definition: A person who assigns advantages or disadvantages to competitors in a race or game to make the competition fairer, or someone who predicts the outcomes of such events, especially in horse racing.

Example: The handicapper provided the odds for the upcoming horse race, helping bettors make informed decisions.

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