a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
bicycle / bike
to teach a person or an animal the skills for a particular job or activity; to be taught in this way
train
a long wide board that a person stands on to move over snow in the sport of snowboarding
snowboard
a person who competes in sports
athlete
a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
goal
the sport or activity of moving on ice on skates
ice-skating
a sports event where people or teams compete against each other
match
a person who rides a bicycle
cyclist
to hit something with your foot
kick
to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens
watch
an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc.
prize
a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings
stadium
to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running
walk
the sport of moving over snow on a snowboard
snowboarding
a period of physical exercise that you do to keep fit
workout
a person who takes part in a competition
competitor
a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players. Players score points (called runs) by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks, called stumps.
cricket
shoes that you wear for sports or as informal clothing
trainers / sneakers
a piece of wood with a handle, made in various shapes and sizes, and used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball, cricket and table tennis
bat
the sport or business of catching fish
fishing
to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control it as it moves
ride
buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided to play and practice sport
sports facilities
a person who plays football, especially as a profession
football player / footballer
an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
competition
any sport that involves competing in races
racing
a game played by two teams of
11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the
playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
football / soccer
activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
sport
a pesrn who plays tennis
tennis player
a player whose job is to stop the ball from going into his or her own team’s goal
goalkeeper
to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
catch
a short narrow board with small wheels at each end, which you stand on and ride as a sport
skateboard
the activity of running slowly and steadily as a form of exercise
jogging
an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game
pitch
a piece of clothing worn for swimming
swimming costume / swimsuit
a long narrow board used for surfing
surfboard
a sporting event in which people try to jump as far forward as possible after running up to a line
long jump
n organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
club
to be involved in a game; to compete against somebody in a game
play
to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.
win
a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
basketball
a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school
gym
the sport or activity of move through water by moving your arms and legs, without touching the bottom
swimming
the sport or activity of climbing rocks or mountains
climbing
a person who teaches people or animals to perform a particular job or skill well, or to do a particular sport
trainer
the sport or activity of skiing on water while being pulled by a fast boat
waterskiing
a game in which two teams of six players use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net while trying not to let the ball touch the ground on their own side
volleyball
the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
cycling
a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible
golf
a system of exercises for your body and for controlling your breathing, used by people who want to become fitter or to relax
yoga
an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition
point
a game played on ice, in which players use long sticks to hit a hard rubber disc (called a puck) into the other team’s goal
ice hockey
a place where games such as tennis and basketball are played
court
a game in which two or four players use rackets to hit a ball backwards and forwards across a net on a specially marked court
tennis
a person who rides a horse, bicycle or motorcycle
rider
the sport of shooting animals and birds with guns
shoot(ing)
a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest
race
a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
rugby
a sporting event in which people try to jump over a high bar that is gradually raised higher and higher
high jump
material that is made of string or thread twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between
net
a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
soccer / football
a game for two players, played in a court surrounded by four walls, using rackets and a small rubber ball
squash
a piece of sports equipment used for hitting the ball, etc. in the games of tennis, squash or badminton. It has an oval frame, with strings stretched across and down it.
racket
the state of being physically healthy and strong
fitness
a
game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players
hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it (= a shuttlecock) across a high net using a racket.
badminton
the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis
skiing
moving your body to music
dancing
a building where the public can go to play many different kinds of sports, swim, etc.
sports centre
a piece of ground with a special surface for people, cars, etc. to have races or to drive on
track
a warm, loose pair of trousers and matching jacket worn for sports practice or as informal clothes
tracksuit
a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
champion
the sport or activity of riding horses
horse-riding
a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular activity
kit
a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves
boxing
the sport or activity of jumping into water with your head and arms first
diving
moving using your legs, going faster than when you walk
running
a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports
ball
a game played on a field by
two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams
try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.
hockey
the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails
sailing
a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
league
doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill
practice
an area of water that has been created for people to swim in
swimming pool
physical
exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the
body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a
sport in competitions
gymnastics
a person who trains a person or team in sport
coach
the sport or activity of riding horses
riding
used to show that two teams or sides are against each other
versus
the number of points, goals, etc. scored by each player or team in a game or competition
score
a game played like tennis with bats and a small plastic ball on a table with a net across it
table tennis
the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a surfboard
surfing
a group of people who play a particular game or sport against another group of people
team
the sport of racing fast cars on a special track
motor-racing
sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in
athletics
to travel on water using sails or an engine
sail
a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.
baseball
a room for changing clothes in, especially before playing sports
changing room
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