bocci

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Two friends play bocci on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

Noun: 1. A game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling: Bocci is a precision sport where players or teams roll balls on a long, narrow court, aiming to place their balls as close as possible to a smaller target ball called a "pallino" or "jack."

Usage

• Bocci is typically played on a prepared dirt, gravel, or crushed oyster shell court.
• The game involves strategy, skill, and careful measurement of distances between balls.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to have a game of bocci": to play a match of bocci.
  • Let's have a game of bocci before dinner.
• Bocci as a social or competitive activity: The term can refer to the casual, social version of the game or to organized league play and tournaments.

Variants and Related Words

• Bocce: This is a common alternate spelling for the same game.
• Boccia: Another variant spelling, sometimes used.
• Bowls (Lawn Bowling): A related British game played on grass.
• Pétanque: A similar French game, often played on gravel.

Synonyms

• Bowling game: A general term for games involving rolling balls toward a target.
• Lawn bowling (specifically on dirt): While traditionally on grass, this is a close conceptual synonym for the gameplay.

Related Phrases

• Bocci ball: Refers to the larger ball used in the game.
  • He polished his set of bocci balls.
• Bocci court: The playing surface for the game.
  • The city built a new public bocci court.

Notes

• Bocci is often enjoyed outdoors in community parks and social clubs. The primary objective is for a player or team's balls to be closer to the pallino than the opponent's closest ball. Points are scored for each ball that is closer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bocce
• boccie