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Topic: Sports

invitational

IPA: /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɪnˈvaɪtəˌnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an event or competition that is only open to those who have been invited to participate.

Example: The invitational tournament attracted some of the best players in the country.

noun

Definition: An event, often a sports competition, that is only open to people who have been invited to participate.

Example: The school hosted an invitational for the best high school basketball teams in the region.

ironman

IPA: /ˈaɪərnˌmæn/

KK: /ˈaɪərnˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A male athlete who is exceptionally strong and can endure long and difficult physical challenges, often participating in triathlons that include swimming, cycling, and running.

Example: He trained for months to compete as an ironman in the upcoming triathlon.

jack

IPA: /dʒæk/

KK: /dʒæk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hunt or fish for animals or fish using a special light.

Example: They decided to jack for fish at night using a jacklight.

noun

Definition: A tool or device used to lift heavy objects, often by using a lever or hydraulic pressure. It can also refer to a socket for connecting electrical devices or a type of rabbit.

Example: He used a jack to lift the car so he could change the tire.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or raise something using a device called a jack, or to increase something significantly, such as a price.

Example: They had to jack up the car to change the tire.

javelin

IPA: /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/

KK: /ˈdʒæv.əl.ɪn/

noun

Definition: A long, light spear that is thrown in sports competitions or used as a weapon.

Example: In the Olympics, athletes compete in the javelin throw event.

jereed

IPA: /dʒəˈriːd/

KK: /jəˈrid/

noun

Definition: A type of blunt spear used in traditional games and mock battles, particularly by people in the Levant region.

Example: During the festival, the participants engaged in a friendly competition using jereeds.

jersey

IPA: //ˈdʒɜr.zi//

KK: /ˈdʒɜrzi/

noun

Definition: A type of close-fitting shirt or sweater made from a soft knitted fabric, often worn for sports or casual occasions.

Example: He wore a blue jersey while playing soccer with his friends.

jerseyed

IPA: /ˈdʒɜrziːd/

KK: /ˈdʒɜrziːd/

adjective

Definition: Wearing or made of a type of knitted fabric, often used for sports clothing.

Example: The team arrived at the game jerseyed in their bright uniforms.

jiujitsu

IPA: /dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː/

KK: /dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː/

noun

Definition: A martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting, emphasizing techniques such as joint locks and chokeholds.

Example: He practices jiujitsu every week to improve his self-defense skills.

jockey

IPA: /ˈdʒɒki/

KK: /ˈdʒɑki/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ride a horse in a race or to use clever tactics to gain an advantage in a situation.

Example: He decided to jockey for a better position in the competition.

noun

Definition: A person who rides horses in races, usually as a job, or someone who operates a specific vehicle or machine.

Example: The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory in the race.

transitive verb

Definition: To skillfully maneuver or manage something, often in a clever or tricky way.

Example: He had to jockey the car into the tight parking space.

jockstrap

IPA: //ˈdʒɒkstræp//

KK: /ˈdʒɑkˌstræp/

noun

Definition: A type of undergarment worn by men to support the genitals during sports or physical activities.

Example: He wore a jockstrap while playing football to ensure he was properly supported.

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