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Lacrosse

Verb / lʌˈkrɔ:s / Another word for lacrosse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a team sport played with a small rubber ball and long-handled sticks with a netted pouch on the end used for catching, throwing, and carrying the ball

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Common collocations

  • play lacrosse
  • lacrosse stick
  • lacrosse team
  • lacrosse ball
  • women's lacrosse
  • men's lacrosse
  • college lacrosse
  • professional lacrosse

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Usage note

Lacrosse is a team sport played with a lacrosse stick and ball. It is not typically used in a figurative sense, so antonyms are limited to words related to stopping or disengaging from the activity.

Example sentences

  1. I am excited to watch the lacrosse game this weekend.
  2. My cousin plays lacrosse for her school team.
  3. Do you want to join the lacrosse team with me?
  4. We need to practice our lacrosse skills before the tournament.
  5. I have never played lacrosse before, but it looks like fun.

Quotes

  • "Lacrosse is a game that shows the true character of a person." - Gary Gait
  • "Lacrosse is a way of life." - Anonymous
  • "Lacrosse is the fastest game on two feet." - Tom Marechek

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