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Soccer

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indoor soccer
Noun

a variation of association football played indoors on a smaller field with walls instead of sidelines

Indoor soccer is popular in areas with harsh weather conditions.

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fut
sal
Noun

a fast-paced variant of indoor soccer played with a smaller ball and on a smaller court

I play futsal with my friends every weekend at the indoor sports center.

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beach soccer
Noun

a variant of soccer played on sandy beaches with smaller teams and modified rules

We formed a team with friends to compete in the local beach soccer league.

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Paralympic soccer
Noun

a modified version of soccer specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities, played according to adapted rules and regulations

His dream of representing his country in Paralympic soccer finally came true.

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blind soccer
Noun

a variation of soccer specifically designed for visually impaired athletes, played with a ball containing rattles and with players wearing blindfolds

Blind soccer is gaining popularity worldwide as a competitive sport for the visually impaired.

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powerchair soccer
Noun

a competitive team sport played by individuals using power wheelchairs, involving maneuvering the ball to score goals

She joined a powerchair soccer team to stay active and competitive.

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cross
cross
Verb

to go across or to the other side of something

Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work.

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back pass
Noun

a pass made by a player to a teammate positioned behind them, often directed to the goalkeeper

The defender made a safe back pass to the goalkeeper.

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push pass
Noun

a short, controlled pass in soccer using the side of the foot to accurately move the ball to a teammate

She executed a perfect push pass to her teammate in midfield.

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sideways pass
Noun

a pass made to a teammate positioned horizontally or laterally from the passer, typically to maintain possession or create space

The team prefers sideways passes to control the tempo of the game.

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backheel pass
Noun

a move in soccer where a player uses the heel of their foot to pass the ball backward to a teammate

He scored with a clever backheel pass.

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through pass
Noun

a forward pass that goes between or past defenders to reach a teammate in an attacking position

He made a perfect through pass.

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ball
ball
Noun

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole.

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onside kick
Noun

a strategic soccer kickoff aimed at quickly recovering the ball before it travels the necessary distance

The team attempted an onside kick to catch their opponents off guard.

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toe kick
Noun

a recessed area at the base of the cabinet, allowing a person to stand closer to the cabinet without hitting their toes

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volley kick
Noun

the act of striking the ball while it is in the air, without letting it touch the ground first

He scored with a powerful volley kick from outside the box.

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corner kick
corner kick
Noun

(soccer) a free kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line

The team won a corner kick after the ball was cleared out by the defense.

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goal kick
Noun

(soccer) a free kick taken from the goal area when the ball crosses the goal line, last touched by an attacker

The goalkeeper took a goal kick to clear the ball downfield.

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penalty kick
Noun

a direct free kick taken from the penalty spot, awarded after a foul in the penalty area

He scored the winning goal with a penalty kick.

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ra
bo
na
Noun

(soccer) a trick where a player crosses one leg behind the other to kick the ball

She scored an amazing goal using a rabona.

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penalty shoot-out
Noun

a tiebreaker method where players take turns shooting penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match that remains undecided after regular play and extra time

The goalkeeper made a crucial save during the penalty shoot-out.

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chip shot
Noun

a short golf shot to get the ball onto the green

He used a chip shot to get close to the hole.

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corner
cor
ner
Noun

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

The cat hid in the corner of the room, away from the noisy guests.

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goal difference
Noun

(soccer) the difference between the total number of goals scored and conceded by a team in a competition

Our team won the league due to a superior goal difference.

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head
head
Noun

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

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chest
chest
Noun

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger.

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punt
punt
Verb

to propel or navigate a flat-bottomed boat, known as a punt

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, the friends decided to punt along the tranquil river.

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nutmeg
nut
meg
Noun

the hard seed of a tropical tree that is spherical in shape and very aromatic, used as a spice to add flavor to cakes, sauces, etc.

He grated some fresh nutmeg over his hot chocolate for a warm and comforting aroma.

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