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tipcat

/ˈtɪpkæt/

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noun

An old game in which a small piece of wood pointed at both ends is tipped, or struck with a stick or bat, to make it travel through the air as far as possible.

Examples :

"During the summer fair, children tried their hand at tipcat, hoping to hit the small wooden piece as far as possible across the field. "

game sport entertainment tradition history

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noun

The wooden piece used in this game.

Examples :

"The player swung the bat hard, sending the tipcat flying across the field. "

sport game item