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lacrosse

/ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/

Meanings
noun
A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by achieving a higher score by scoring goals within the allotted time.

Examples :

"My daughter enjoys playing lacrosse after school with her friends. "
sport game entertainment

Related Words

Illustration allotted

allotted verb

/əˈlɑːtɪd/ /əˈlɒtɪd/

To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.

"Each student was allotted ten minutes to present their project. "

Illustration achieving

achieving verb

/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

"Maria is achieving excellent grades in her math class this semester. "

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scoring verb

/ˈskɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈskoʊrɪŋ/

To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

"The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."

Illustration whereby

whereby adverb

/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/

(interrogative) By what, in which direction; how.

"Whereby goest thou?"

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

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playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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defeats verb

/dɪˈfiːts/ /dəˈfiːts/

To overcome in battle or contest.

"Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo."

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crosses noun

/ˈkɹɑsɪz/ /ˈkɹɒsɪz/ /ˈkɹɔsɪz/

A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.

"Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."