Sports words

gamesmanship

The art or practice of using psychological tactics to gain a competitive advantage…

octagon

The eight-sided fenced enclosure used as the ring for professional mixed martial arts…

undercard

The races or matches that take place before the main event on the same day's schedule.

fadeway

A basketball shooting technique where the player jumps backward, away from the hoop,…

juke

A deceptive movement or change in direction by a player intended to evade an opponent.

multihomer

Refers to a single baseball game in which a player hits two or more home runs.

guesstimates

Rough, approximate calculations or evaluations made without complete information.

labral

Relating to the labrum, a specialized ring of cartilage found in certain ball-and-socket…

ulnar

Relating to the ulna, the longer of the two bones in the human forearm, specifically…

thunderbolt

A sudden, powerful, and impressive strike, specifically referring to a very hard and fast…

overchoreographed

Characterized by having moves or sequences that appear excessively planned, rigid, or…

pinfall

A method of winning a wrestling match by holding an opponent's shoulders against the mat…

arthroplasty

A surgical procedure to restore the function or ease pain of a joint, such as by…

fundoplication

A surgical procedure used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease by wrapping the upper…

pyloroplasty

A surgical procedure used to widen the opening between the stomach and the small…

humerus

The long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

ulna

One of the two long bones in the forearm, situated on the side opposite to the thumb,…

walkoff

A baseball hit, play, or home run that scores the winning run in the bottom of the final…

goalmouth

The area immediately in front of the goal in soccer and similar sports.

flexor

A muscle whose contraction serves to bend a limb or other part of the body.

labrum

A ring of cartilage that acts as a socket lining in certain joints, most commonly…

tatami

A traditional Japanese woven-straw mat, used in this context as the specific surface on…

redshirted

In college sports, to have extended a player's eligibility by sitting them out of…

bellcow

A primary running back who receives the vast majority of carries and offensive…

linebacking

Relating to the position or duties of the defensive players in football who line up…

stranglehold

A position of complete or overwhelming control or dominance over a situation or area.

sulky

A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle designed for a single driver and horse, typically used…

farriery

The professional craft of hoof care for horses, specifically involving the trimming of…

greenside

Located immediately adjacent to or surrounding the putting green on a golf course.

furlong

A unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile, used primarily in horse racing to…

blitzed

To move, act, or complete an activity with sudden, intense, and overwhelming speed or…

heptathlon

A track and field competition consisting of seven different events for women, held over…

netminder

A goalkeeper or goalie in the sport of ice hockey.

patellar

Relating to the patella, or kneecap, which is the small, movable bone at the front of the…

domestique

A cycling team member who sacrifices their own potential for victory to support the team…

elusiveness

The quality of being difficult to grasp, define, catch, or achieve.

breakdancing

A style of athletic street dance characterized by intricate footwork and acrobatic floor…

lobbed

To throw, hit, or launch something in a high, arc-like trajectory.

scorestream

A digital service or widget that provides real-time updates, statistics, and scores for…

gaffer

A common informal term for a manager, coach, or the person in charge of a sports team.

bookmakers

People or organizations whose business is to accept and pay out bets on sporting events.

blueline

In ice hockey, the two painted lines that cross the width of the rink to mark the…

dispensation

An exemption from a rule or a special permission to bypass standard regulations.

backline

The defensive line of players in a football team, responsible for protecting the goal.

curveball

A surprise development, unexpected difficulty, or a situation that deviates from the…

biomechanists

Scientists or researchers who study biomechanics, the application of mechanical…

sumo

A form of heavyweight Japanese wrestling characterized by participants wearing large,…

freestyler

A swimmer who specializes in the freestyle stroke, characterized by the front crawl.