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Topic: Sports

ballgame

IPA: //ˈbɔlˌɡeɪm//

KK: /bɔlˌɡeɪm/

noun

Definition: A type of game played with a ball, often involving teams competing against each other.

Example: We went to the ballgame to watch our favorite team play.

ballgirl

IPA: /ˈbɔːlɡɜːrl/

KK: /bɔlɡɪrl/

noun

Definition: A young girl who assists in a sports event, especially tennis, by retrieving and delivering balls to the players.

Example: The ballgirl quickly ran to fetch the tennis balls during the match.

ballhandling

IPA: /ˈbɔːlˌhændlɪŋ/

KK: /bɔlˌhændlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The ability to skillfully control and maneuver a basketball while dribbling, passing, or receiving it.

Example: His ballhandling skills impressed everyone during the game.

ballhawk

IPA: /ˈbɔːl.hɔk/

KK: /bɔlhɔk/

noun

Definition: A person who is very good at catching balls, especially in baseball, like home runs or foul balls.

Example: The ballhawk caught three home runs during the game.

ballon

IPA: /bæˈlɒn/

KK: /bæˈlɒn/

noun

Definition: A quality in dance that allows a dancer to move lightly and smoothly, especially when jumping.

Example: The dancer's performance was remarkable, showcasing her incredible ballon during the jumps.

ballooning

IPA: /bəˈluːnɪŋ/

KK: /bəlunɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Increasing in size or height quickly, similar to how a balloon expands or rises.

Example: The ballooning clouds signaled an approaching storm.

noun

Definition: The activity of flying in a balloon, often for recreation or sport.

Example: She enjoys ballooning on weekends, soaring high above the countryside.

verb

Definition: The action of filling something with air or gas to make it expand, often used in the context of inflating balloons or similar objects.

Example: The children enjoyed ballooning the colorful balloons for the party.

ballplayer

IPA: /ˈbɔːlˌpleɪə/

KK: /ˈbɔlˌpleɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who plays a game involving a ball, particularly in sports like baseball or basketball.

Example: The ballplayer hit a home run during the game.

bandy

IPA: /ˈbændi/

KK: /ˈbændi/

adjective

Definition: Curved outward, especially referring to legs that are bent away from the body.

Example: He walked with bandy legs, making it difficult for him to run straight.

noun

Definition: A type of game played on ice that is similar to field hockey, or a stick used to play this game.

Example: The players used their bandies to score goals on the ice.

transitive verb

Definition: To exchange or discuss ideas, words, or actions in a casual or playful way.

Example: The children bandied ideas for their school project during recess.

bantamweight

IPA: //ˈbæntəmˌweɪt//

KK: /ˈbæntəmˌweɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who competes in a specific weight class in boxing or other sports, typically with a maximum weight of 118 pounds.

Example: The bantamweight champion defended his title successfully last night.

barbell

IPA: /ˈbɑːrˌbɛl/

KK: /ˈbɑrˌbɛl/

noun

Definition: A long bar with weights on both ends, used for lifting in sports and exercise.

Example: He lifted the barbell to build strength and muscle.

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