IPA: //ˈbækstroʊk//
KK: /ˈbækˌstroʊk/
Definition: A swimming style where a person lies on their back and moves their arms in a circular motion while kicking their legs to propel themselves through the water.
Example: She won the gold medal in the backstroke event at the swimming competition.
IPA: //ˈbækˌstroʊkər//
KK: /ˈbækˌstroʊkər/
Definition: A person who swims using the backstroke technique, lying on their back in the water and moving their arms and legs to propel themselves.
Example: The backstroker won the gold medal in the swimming competition.
IPA: /ˈbækswɪŋ/
KK: /ˈbækswɪŋ/
Definition: The first part of a swing where a player moves their arm or a sports equipment back before hitting the ball or making a forward motion.
Example: During the golf lesson, the coach emphasized the importance of a proper backswing for better accuracy.
IPA: /ˈbækswɜrd/
KK: /ˈbækswɜrd/
Definition: A type of sword that has one sharp edge and is used for fencing or combat.
Example: The knight trained with his backsword to improve his skills in battle.
IPA: //ˈbædmɪntən//
KK: /ˈbædmɪntən/
Definition: A sport where players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net using rackets.
Example: We played badminton at the park yesterday.
IPA: /ˈbeɪtə/
KK: /ˈbeɪtər/
Definition: A person who uses bait, especially in fishing, to attract fish or other animals.
Example: The baiter skillfully cast his line into the water, hoping to catch a big fish.
IPA: //ˈbɔːklaɪn//
KK: /ˈbɔːklaɪn/
Definition: A line on a billiard table that marks where the cue balls are placed for opening shots and divides the table into sections.
Example: The player carefully positioned the cue ball behind the balkline to make the first shot.
IPA: /bɔl/
KK: /bɔl/
Definition: To take the shape of a round object or to form into a sphere.
Example: The dough will ball up when you knead it.
Definition: A round object that is often used in games and sports, or a formal event for dancing.
Example: The children played with a bright red ball in the park.
Definition: To shape something into a round form, like a sphere.
Example: She decided to ball the dough before baking.
IPA: /ˈbɔːlˌbɔɪ/
KK: /bɔlˌbɔɪ/
Definition: A person, usually a young boy, who retrieves and delivers balls during a sports game, especially in tennis or basketball.
Example: The ballboy quickly ran to fetch the tennis ball that had rolled away.
IPA: /ˈbɔːlˌkɛrɪər/
KK: /bɔlˌkɛrɪr/
Definition: A player in football who has the responsibility of carrying the ball during offensive plays.
Example: The ballcarrier dodged several defenders to score a touchdown.
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