Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A legendary Canadian ice hockey player: Refers specifically to Gordon "Gordie" Howe (1928-2016), a professional ice hockey player from Canada, renowned for his lengthy career and numerous scoring records.

Usage

• The name "Gordie Howe" is used as a proper noun to identify the individual. It is most commonly used in contexts discussing sports history, hockey records, and legendary athletes.
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Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many young players looked up to Gordie Howe as a role model.
  • The biography of Gordie Howe details his career with the Detroit Red Wings.
  • They built a statue in honor of Gordie Howe outside the arena.

Advanced Usage

• "Gordie Howe hat trick": A humorous and informal term in ice hockey for a player achieving a goal, an assist, and a fight in a single game. It is named in honor of Gordie Howe's style of play, which combined skill and physicality.
  • The enforcer scored a rare Gordie Howe hat trick last night.

Variants and Related Words

• Mr. Hockey (nickname): A common nickname for Gordie Howe, reflecting his status in the sport.
  • Gordie Howe, known as "Mr. Hockey," played professionally into his fifties.

Synonyms

• Number 9: A reference often used by fans and commentators, derived from his jersey number.
• The Legend: A general term of high praise, sometimes used contextually to refer to him.

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a specific person, "Gordie Howe" does not have direct synonyms, antonyms, phrasal verbs, or idioms beyond those directly derived from his name and legacy, such as the "Gordie Howe hat trick."

Noun

1. Canadian hockey player who holds the record for playing the most games (born 1928)