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Topic: Sports

rally

IPA: /ˈræli/

KK: /ˈræli/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together or recover strength after a setback, often for a common purpose or in a competitive context.

Example: The team managed to rally and win the game after being behind.

noun

Definition: A gathering of people, often for a political cause or to show support for something.

Example: Thousands of supporters attended the rally to advocate for climate change action.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring people together for a specific purpose or to encourage them to take action, often in a supportive or motivating way.

Example: The coach tried to rally the team before the big game.

rallying

IPA: /ˈræliɪŋ/

KK: /ˈræl.i.ɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of motorsport where drivers compete in timed events on closed public roads or off-road courses.

Example: The rallying event attracted many fans and skilled drivers from around the world.

verb

Definition: To come together for a common purpose, often to support or encourage someone or something.

Example: The team is rallying to support their injured player during the game.

rappel

IPA: /ræˈpɛl/

KK: /ræˈpɛl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go down a steep surface using a rope, often in climbing or rescue situations.

Example: The climbers decided to rappel down the cliff after reaching the summit.

noun

Definition: A method of descending a vertical surface, like a cliff, using a rope that is secured to control the speed of the descent.

Example: The climbers used rappel to safely descend the steep cliff after reaching the summit.

rebound

IPA: /rɪˈbaʊnd/

KK: /riˈbaʊnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bounce back after hitting something or to recover from a setback or disappointment.

Example: After losing the game, the team managed to rebound and win the next match.

noun

Definition: A quick recovery from a difficult situation or the act of bouncing back, especially in sports when a player retrieves the ball after a missed shot.

Example: After losing the game, the team made a strong rebound in the next match.

transitive verb

Definition: To gain possession of a ball after it bounces off a surface, especially in sports like basketball, or to make something bounce back.

Example: He managed to rebound the ball after it hit the backboard.

rebounder

IPA: /rɪˈbaʊndər/

KK: /riˈbaʊndər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that bounces back or recovers quickly from difficulties or setbacks.

Example: The rebounder quickly got back on their feet after the loss.

rechallenge

IPA: /riːˈtʃælɪndʒ/

KK: /riːˈtʃælɪndʒ/

noun

Definition: A challenge that is made again after a previous one, often in response to the first challenge.

Example: After losing the first match, the team was eager for a rechallenge to prove their skills.

verb

Definition: To challenge someone or something again, often in a competitive or testing context.

Example: After losing the first match, she decided to rechallenge her opponent for a rematch.

recreation

IPA: /ˌriː.kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkrɪˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Activities that people do for enjoyment and relaxation during their free time, often to refresh themselves after work or stress.

Example: On weekends, I enjoy outdoor recreation like hiking and biking.

recreationist

IPA: /ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who participates in leisure activities or enjoys recreational pursuits, often outdoors.

Example: As a recreationist, she spends her weekends hiking and camping in the mountains.

recurve

IPA: //rɪˈkɜrv//

KK: /rɪˈkɜrv/

noun

Definition: A type of bow in archery that has its ends curved backward, allowing for more power and accuracy when shooting arrows.

Example: The archer used a recurve bow to hit the target with precision.

transitive verb

Definition: To bend or curve something in a backward or downward direction.

Example: The archer decided to recurve the bow for better accuracy.

recurved

IPA: /rɪˈkɜrvd/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Bent or curved in a way that it turns back on itself or in different directions.

Example: The recurved design of the bow allows for greater power and accuracy.

verb

Definition: To bend or curve back again, especially in a shape that resembles a curve.

Example: The bow was designed with a recurved shape for better performance.

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