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Topic: Sports

handspring

IPA: /ˈhændsprɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhændsprɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A gymnastic move where a person flips their body forward or backward, starting from a standing position and landing on their hands before their feet.

Example: The gymnast performed a perfect handspring during the competition.

handstand

IPA: /ˈhændˌstænd/

KK: /ˈhændˌstænd/

noun

Definition: A position where a person supports their body upside down with their hands on the ground and their legs in the air.

Example: She practiced her handstand every day to improve her balance.

hapkido

IPA: /hɑːpˈkiːdoʊ/

KK: /hæpˈkiːdoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of martial art from Korea that combines various techniques and styles, focusing on self-defense and using an opponent's energy against them.

Example: He practices hapkido to improve his self-defense skills.

headbutt

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌbʌt/

KK: /hɛdˌbʌt/

noun

Definition: A strong hit made by using the forehead to strike someone or something, often used in fighting or sports.

Example: The player received a penalty for delivering a headbutt during the match.

verb

Definition: To hit someone or something with your head, usually as a form of attack or aggression.

Example: In the game, the player decided to headbutt his opponent during the match.

headlock

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌlɒk/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌlɑk/

noun

Definition: A type of hold used in wrestling where one person wraps their arm around the head of another person to control them.

Example: The wrestler put his opponent in a headlock to gain an advantage during the match.

headpin

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌpɪn/

KK: /hɛdˌpɪn/

noun

Definition: A bowling pin that is positioned at the front of the group of pins in a bowling game.

Example: The bowler aimed carefully at the headpin to maximize his chances of a strike.

heave

IPA: /hiːv/

KK: /hiv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise and fall or to move up and down, often with effort or force.

Example: The ship began to heave as the waves grew larger.

noun

Definition: An act of throwing something with force, especially when measuring how far it goes.

Example: The athlete made a remarkable heave of the shot put, setting a new record.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort; to raise or swell, often used to describe a physical action or a change in position.

Example: Heave the heavy box onto the shelf with all your strength.

heavyweight

IPA: /ˈhɛviˌweɪt/

KK: /ˈhɛviˌweɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that weighs more than usual or is considered to be very heavy.

Example: The heavyweight boxers are known for their strength and power in the ring.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is very heavy, or a boxer or athlete who competes in a specific weight class that is heavier than others.

Example: The heavyweight champion defended his title in a thrilling match.

heliski

IPA: /ˈhɛliˌski/

KK: /hɛlɪˈski/

verb

Definition: To ski on snow that is reached by a helicopter, typically in remote areas with fresh powder snow.

Example: They decided to heliski in the mountains for an unforgettable adventure.

heliskiing

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪˌskiːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪˌskaɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of skiing where skiers are transported to remote mountain areas by helicopter to ski on untouched snow.

Example: Many adventure seekers enjoy heliskiing for the thrill of skiing in pristine, isolated locations.

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