Meaning of hockey in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑki/

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    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    hockey

    Etymology

    early 16th century: of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. hockey played on a field

    Examples

    • « two opposing teams use curved sticks to drive a ball into the opponents' net »
  2. 2. a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of 6 skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with hockey sticks

Famous quotes

  • « I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game. »
    Wayne Gretzky
  • « I think as a Canadian hockey player, you go through it in your mind so many times, being able to stand on that blue line and hear your national anthem play and being a gold medal champion, you dream of that. And then to be able to accomplish that and actually win a gold medal and represent your country its an amazing feeling. »
    Sidney Crosby
  • « I love extreme sports, I like snowboarding and motorcross and rollerblading and hockey. »
    Jeremy London
  • « I love my hockey, but if you can do that and go home and just be a dad and husband, then you have the best of both worlds. »
    Curtis Joseph
  • « I love those hockey moms. You know what they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is? Lipstick. »
    Sarah Palin

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