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Hockey

/ˈhɒki/
A fast-paced team sport played on ice or field where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal.

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Examples:

The hockey match intensified in the final minutes.

Jake practices hockey every evening after school.

That hockey team has won every championship this decade.

Etymology:

etymology
The term hockey probably originated from the Middle French word hoquet, meaning a shepherd's crook, referring to the shape of the stick. It was first used in the 16th century and became more widely recognized in the 19th century.

Usage Statistics:

15 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Moderate
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