Sports & Fitness
Teams, matches, competition, exercise, and physical training.
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race
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/ˈreɪs/
A competition to see who or what is the fastest.
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victory
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/ˈvɪktəri/
A success in a battle, contest, or struggle.
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score
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/skoɹ/
The number of points each side has won in a game or contest.
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prize
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/ˈpɹɑ̟ɪ̯z/
A reward given to the winner of a contest, competition, or lottery.
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sports
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/spɔɹts/
Physical games and activities played according to rules; plural of sport.
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racing
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/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/
The sport of competing to be the fastest, as in cars, horses, or running.
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mankind
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/mænˈkaɪnd/
All human beings considered together; the human race.
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compete
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/kəmˈpiːt/
To take part in a contest, game, or similar event.
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puzzle
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/ˈpɐz.əl/
A game or toy that you have to think hard about to solve, played for fun.
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boxing
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/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
A sport in which two people fight by punching each other with gloved fists.
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tournament
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/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/
A competition in which players play a series of games to find a winner.
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lottery
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/ˈlɑtɚi/
A game in which people buy numbered tickets and win prizes if their numbers are chosen by chance.
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railroad
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/ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/
A track with metal rails that trains run on; the railway system (American English).
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diving
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/ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/
The sport of jumping into water, often performing acrobatic moves.
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referee
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/ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/
An official who makes sure the rules are followed in a sport.
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fitness
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/ˈfɪt.nəs/
The condition of being healthy and strong, usually from exercise.
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gymnastics
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/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
A sport involving physical exercises that show strength, balance, and flexibility.
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sweatshirt
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/ˈswɛtʃəːt/
A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing.
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goalkeeper
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/ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/
The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
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handball
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/ˈhændˌbɔl/
A team sport in which two teams throw a ball and try to score goals with their hands.
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tracksuit
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/ˈtɹækˌsut/
A loose, comfortable top and trousers worn for sport or relaxing.
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windsurfing
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A water sport in which you stand on a board with a sail attached and are pushed along by the wind.
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extreme sports
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ice skating
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aim at
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to direct a shot or throw toward a chosen target
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