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Topic: Sports

rematched

IPA: /rɪˈmætʃt/

KK: /ˈrɛmætʃt/

adjective

Definition: Matched again after a previous match, often in a competitive context.

Example: The two teams were rematched after their last game ended in a tie.

verb

Definition: To match again or to compete again in a contest or game after a previous match.

Example: After the first game ended in a tie, the two teams agreed to rematch the following week.

remate

IPA: /rɪˈmeɪt/

KK: /rɪˈmeɪt/

verb

Definition: To mate again, often with a different partner.

Example: The animals will remate in the spring after their first breeding season.

repechage

IPA: //rəˈpeɪʃɑːʒ//

KK: /rɪˈpiːʃɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of race in which competitors who did not win in the first round get another opportunity to qualify for the next stage of a competition, often seen in sports like rowing.

Example: After losing the first race, she was relieved to have a chance in the repechage to qualify for the finals.

returner

IPA: /rɪˈtɜrnər/

KK: /rɪˈtɜrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who brings something back or runs back a ball that has been kicked or thrown.

Example: The returner caught the ball and ran down the field.

verb

Definition: To go back to a place or to give something back to someone.

Example: After finishing the book, I decided to return it to the library.

ricochet

IPA: /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/

KK: /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bounce off a surface after hitting it, often changing direction.

Example: The bullet ricocheted off the wall and hit the ground.

noun

Definition: The act of bouncing off a surface after hitting it, often used to describe how a bullet or other projectile rebounds.

Example: The bullet made a ricochet off the wall before hitting the target.

riding

IPA: /ˈraɪdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈraɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is used for or related to the act of riding, such as a vehicle or equipment.

Example: The riding lawn mower makes cutting the grass much easier.

noun

Definition: The action or state of being on or controlling a horse or other vehicle while it moves.

Example: She enjoys horseback riding every weekend.

rifle

IPA: /ˈraɪfəl/

KK: /ˈraɪfəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search through something in a hurried or vigorous way, often looking for something specific.

Example: She rifled through her bag to find her keys.

noun

Definition: A type of gun that has a long barrel and is designed to be fired from the shoulder, often used for shooting at targets or hunting.

Example: The hunter carefully aimed his rifle at the deer in the distance.

transitive verb

Definition: To search through something in a hurried or careless way, often with the intention of stealing or taking something.

Example: The thief rifled through the drawers looking for cash.

riflery

IPA: /ˈraɪfələri/

KK: /ˈraɪfələri/

noun

Definition: The activity or skill of shooting a rifle at targets.

Example: He excelled in riflery and won several competitions.

riflip

IPA: /ˈrɪflɪp/

KK: /ˈrɪflɪp/

noun

Definition: A part of DNA that can differ in length between different people and is marked by a specific base that is not found within it.

Example: Scientists study riflips to understand genetic diversity among populations.

rikishi

IPA: /rɪˈkiːʃi/

KK: /rikishi/

noun

Definition: A person who competes in the sport of sumo wrestling, typically trained in traditional techniques and rituals.

Example: The rikishi trained hard every day to prepare for the upcoming tournament.

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