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Topic: Sports

seesaw

IPA: //ˈsiːsɔː//

KK: /ˈsiːsɔː/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a way that goes up and down or back and forth, like a seesaw does when two people play on it.

Example: The children love to seesaw at the park during recess.

noun

Definition: A long board that is balanced in the middle, allowing one end to go up while the other goes down when people sit on each end.

Example: The children played on the seesaw at the park, taking turns going up and down.

semifinal

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the round before the final in a competition, especially in sports or contests.

Example: The team played exceptionally well in the semifinal match.

noun

Definition: A competition or match that comes before the final round, often determining who will compete in the final.

Example: The team won their semifinal and advanced to the championship game.

semifinalist

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəlɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfaɪnəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a semifinal round of a competition, where the winners advance to the final round.

Example: She was excited to be a semifinalist in the national singing competition.

shadowbox

IPA: /ˈʃædoʊˌbɒks/

KK: /ˈʃædoʊˌbɑks/

intransitive verb

Definition: To practice fighting by moving your arms and legs as if you are fighting an opponent who is not there, often done for exercise or training.

Example: He likes to shadowbox in front of the mirror to improve his technique.

shadowboxing

IPA: /ˈʃædoʊˌbɒksɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃædoʊˌbɑksɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of exercise where a person throws punches in the air, practicing their movements without a partner or opponent.

Example: He practices shadowboxing every morning to improve his technique.

verb

Definition: A form of exercise where a person pretends to fight an imaginary opponent, usually to improve their boxing skills or fitness.

Example: He practices shadowboxing every morning to enhance his reflexes and technique.

sharpshooter

IPA: /ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuːtə/

KK: /ˈʃɑrpˌʃutər/

noun

Definition: A person who is very skilled at shooting, especially with a rifle or other firearms.

Example: The sharpshooter hit the target from a great distance with perfect accuracy.

sharpshooting

IPA: /ˈʃɑːrpshuːtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɑrpˌʃutɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The skill of shooting firearms with great accuracy, often used in competitions or military contexts.

Example: His sharpshooting skills earned him a place on the national team.

shinty

IPA: /ˈʃɪnti/

KK: /ʃɪnti/

noun

Definition: A sport similar to hockey, played in Scotland, where players use sticks to hit a ball into a goal.

Example: The local team practiced shinty every Saturday morning.

shoot

IPA: /ʃuːt/

KK: /ʃut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly or suddenly in a specific direction, or to throw something with force.

Example: The sun shot through the clouds, brightening the sky.

noun

Definition: A new growth on a plant, such as a bud or young leaf, or a session where something is photographed or filmed.

Example: The photographer scheduled a shoot for the new fashion line.

transitive verb

Definition: To send something quickly through the air, often with force, or to waste something.

Example: He decided to shoot the basketball from the three-point line.

shooter

IPA: /ˈʃuːtə/

KK: /ˈʃutɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that shoots, often referring to someone who uses a firearm or participates in shooting sports.

Example: The shooter aimed carefully before taking the shot at the target.

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