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Topic: Sports

plyometric

IPA: /plaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /plaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of exercise that involves explosive movements, often used to improve athletic performance.

Example: Plyometric exercises, like jump squats, can help athletes increase their power and speed.

podium

IPA: //ˈpoʊdiəm//

KK: /ˈpoʊdiəm/

noun

Definition: A raised platform where a speaker stands to give a speech or presentation, often used in public speaking events.

Example: The mayor stood at the podium to address the crowd during the ceremony.

pogo

IPA: /ˈpoʊɡoʊ/

KK: /ˈpoʊgoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of dance from the 1970s punk rock scene where people jump up and down in place, resembling the motion of riding a pogo stick.

Example: At the concert, the crowd started to pogo to the fast-paced music.

verb

Definition: To jump up and down on a pogo stick or to dance in a style characterized by energetic jumping.

Example: The kids took turns to pogo around the park on their new pogo sticks.

poler

IPA: /ˈpoʊlər/

KK: /ˈpoʊlər/

noun

Definition: A person or animal that uses a pole to propel or guide a boat, or a horse used for pulling a vehicle.

Example: The poler skillfully maneuvered the boat through the narrow canal.

polo

IPA: //ˈpoʊloʊ//

KK: /ˈpoʊloʊ/

noun

Definition: A sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into a goal, or a water-based game where teams try to score by throwing a ball into the opposing team's net.

Example: The local club offers lessons for beginners who want to learn how to play polo.

poloist

IPA: //ˈpoʊloʊɪst//

KK: /ˈpoʊloʊɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who plays the sport of polo, which involves riding horses and hitting a ball with a mallet.

Example: The poloist skillfully maneuvered the horse to score a goal during the match.

pong

IPA: /pɔŋ/

KK: /pɔŋ/

noun

Definition: A bad smell or stench; also refers to a set of three identical tiles in mahjong.

Example: The pong from the garbage was unbearable.

verb

Definition: To have a strong, unpleasant smell.

Example: After the garbage sat out in the sun, it began to pong.

pool

IPA: /puːl/

KK: /pul/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or collect in a small area, often referring to liquids or substances that form a small body.

Example: After the rain, water began to pool in the low areas of the yard.

noun

Definition: A pool is a still or deep area in a body of water, or it can refer to a collection of resources or funds shared among a group of people for a common purpose.

Example: The children enjoyed swimming in the pool during the hot summer days.

pooler

IPA: /ˈpuːlər/

KK: /ˈpuːlər/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a group that shares resources or activities, like a carpool or a press group.

Example: She is a member of the local car pooler group that shares rides to work.

poolroom

IPA: //ˈpuːlruːm//

KK: /pulˌrum/

noun

Definition: A place where people can play pool or billiards, often with several tables available for use.

Example: We spent the evening at the local poolroom, enjoying a few games of billiards.

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