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Topic: Sports

backstroke

IPA: //ˈbækstroʊk//

KK: /ˈbækˌstroʊk/

noun

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.

backstroker

IPA: //ˈbækˌstroʊkər//

KK: /ˈbækˌstroʊkər/

noun

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.

backswing

IPA: /ˈbækswɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækswɪŋ/

noun

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.

backsword

IPA: /ˈbækswɜrd/

KK: /ˈbækswɜrd/

noun

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.

badminton

IPA: //ˈbædmɪntən//

KK: /ˈbædmɪntən/

noun

Definition: A sport where players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net using rackets.

Example: We played badminton at the park yesterday.

baiter

IPA: /ˈbeɪtə/

KK: /ˈbeɪtər/

noun

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.

balkline

IPA: //ˈbɔːklaɪn//

KK: /ˈbɔːklaɪn/

noun

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.

ball

IPA: /bɔl/

KK: /bɔl/

intransitive verb

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.

noun

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.

transitive verb

Definition: To shape something into a round form, like a sphere.

Example: She decided to ball the dough before baking.

ballboy

IPA: /ˈbɔːlˌbɔɪ/

KK: /bɔlˌbɔɪ/

noun

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.

ballcarrier

IPA: /ˈbɔːlˌkɛrɪər/

KK: /bɔlˌkɛrɪr/

noun

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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