Concept cluster: Recreation > Frisbee and disc throwing
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air bounce
n
(ultimate frisbee) A throw at a downward angle with an upward attitude causing the disc to descend during the beginning of the flight and then rise.
AstroTurf
n
A synthetic material used in sports grounds as a durable substitute for natural grass.
backhand
n
(Ultimate Frisbee) the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.
ball
v
(transitive) To form or wind into a ball.
ballism
n
ballismus
bandy
n
A club bent at the lower part for striking a ball at play; a hockey stick.
banger
n
(curling) One of the rocks that end up crashing against another, making banging sounds, after a throw.
basketed
adj
Being in a basket.
basketry
n
Baskets collectively.
beanbag
n
A type of juggling ball usually made from leather or cloth stuffed with dry beans.
birthing ball
n
A large air–filled rubber ball that provides a soft sitting surface for a woman during labour.
blade
n
(ultimate frisbee) A throw characterized by a tight parabolic trajectory due to a steep lateral attitude.
bonspiel
n
A tournament in the sport of curling.
bout
n
(roller derby) A roller derby match.
caddy
v
(intransitive, golf) To serve as a caddy, carrying golf clubs etc.
cage
n
(athletics) The area from which competitors throw a discus or hammer.
cat
n
The trap of the game of "trap and ball".
chirpy
n
Specifically, a version of the above designed to be thrown for placement. Similar to a throwie.
course
n
(sports) The trajectory of a ball, frisbee etc.
cradle
v
(lacrosse) To rock the lacrosse stick back and forth in order to keep the ball in the head by means of centrifugal force.
crazy golfer
n
One who plays crazy golf.
dangle
n
(slang, ice hockey, lacrosse) The action of dangling; a series of complex stick tricks and fakes in order to defeat the defender in style.
discobolus
n
a discus thrower
discus
n
(uncountable) The athletics sport of discus throwing.
discus throw
n
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy lenticular disc called discus.
discus thrower
n
(athletics) An athlete who takes part in the discus throw.
divet
n
Alternative form of divot [(especially golf) A torn-up piece of turf, especially by a golf club in making a stroke or by a horse's hoof.]
double mini trampoline
n
(uncountable) The competitive sport which uses this apparatus.
dwarf tossing
n
A "sport" in which contestants compete to throw a small person the farthest.
elastics
n
A children's game in which players perform various jumping and trapping manoeuvres on long loops of elastic band stretched between two other players.
flying disc
n
(uncountable, sports) Synonym of frisbee (a sport)
foam roller
n
A padded cylindrical device rolled against the body for massage or exercise.
footbag
n
(countable) A small beanbag or sandbag used as a ball in a number of sports and games. It is typically controlled by the feet, but in some sports every part of the body except the hands and arms may be used.
frisbee
n
(uncountable, sports) Alternative form of Frisbee (a sport) [A trademarked brand name of disc-shaped gliding toy.]
gangsome
n
(golf) A large organised pool of golfers made up of multiple smaller groups or foursomes; a group of golfers larger than a fivesome playing together
golf cart path
n
(golf) A paved path designed for golf carts, especially on a golf course.
Hacky-Sack
n
Alternative form of hacky sack [(uncountable, games) A game or activity in which one or a group of players try to keep a footbag off the ground using only the feet.]
hammer
n
(frisbee) A frisbee throwing style in which the disc is held upside-down with a forehand grip and thrown above the head.
heel
v
(golf, transitive) To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.
hub
n
A goal or mark at which quoits, etc., are thrown.
huck
n
(Ultimate Frisbee) A long throw, generally at least half a field in length.
hurler
n
(hurling) Someone who participates in the sport of hurling.
hyzer
v
(transitive, disc golf) To throw a disc with a curve opposite that of the throwing arm, i.e. left for a right-hand player or right for a left-hand player.
ice ice water
n
(Philippines, games) freeze tag
javelin thrower
n
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the javelin throw.
javelinist
n
(rare, athletics) A javelin thrower.
kicker
n
(nautical) The kicking strap.
klackers
n
A fad toy of the 1970s, consisting of two hard balls connected by a single string.
knur and spell
n
Alternative form of knurr and spell [Synonym of trap ball]
laker
n
(UK dialectal) One engaged in sport; a player; an actor.
mashie-niblick
n
Alternative spelling of mashie niblick [(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft. The equivalent of a 7-iron in a modern set of clubs.]
minigolf
n
Miniature golf
mudball
n
A ball of mud.
northern spell
n
Synonym of trap ball
pool
n
A supply of resources.
pooler
n
A member of a pool, such as a carpool or press pool
puck
n
(trampoline, gymnastics) A body position between the pike and tuck positions, with knees slightly bent and folded in; open tuck.
pull
v
To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.
putter
n
One who puts or places.
rock
n
(US, basketball, slang) A basketball.
rola bola
n
A balance board, usually in the context of circus or entertainment.
schlockey schtick
n
(sports, games) A playing stick used in schlockey
schneid
n
(Canada, US, sports, slang) A losing streak.
scoober
n
(Ultimate Frisbee) a frisbee throwing style in which the disc is held upside-down with a forehand grip and thrown in front of and across the body
shinny
n
(US, anthropology) A hockey-like game played by American Indians.
shuttle
n
A shuttlecock.
shuttlecock
v
To send or toss back and forth; to bandy.
skittler
n
One who plays the game of skittles.
slash
v
(ice hockey) To strike swiftly and laterally with a hockey stick, usually across another player's arms or legs.
snipe
v
To move the ball quickly in a different direction.
star frame
n
(disc golf) An instance where every player in a group of four makes a birdie or better.
stymy
n
Alternative spelling of stymie [(golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).]
throller
n
(disc golf) A throw that begins flying through the air, but because of the angle it is thrown at, begins to turn 45° in order for it to descend and begin to roll, like a roller (a type of throw).
thrower
n
Someone who throws.
toe drag
v
(ice hockey) To perform a toe drag.
Triple Crown
n
(horse racing, US) The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes
turf
v
(Ultimate Frisbee) To throw a frisbee well short of its intended target, usually causing it to hit the ground within 10 yards of its release.
ultimate disc
n
Synonym of ultimate frisbee
ultimate frisbee
n
A non-contact competitive team sport played with a light flying disc, the object of which is to score points by passing the disc to a player in the opposing end zone.
wrecker's ball
n
A wrecking ball
zorbonaut
n
(sports) One who zorbs.
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