Definition

Noun: A hard, flat, circular disk made of vulcanized rubber, measuring three inches (approximately 7.6 cm) in diameter and one inch thick, used as the object players must hit into the goal in the sport of ice hockey.

Usage

The term "hockey puck" refers specifically to the object used in gameplay. It is the primary piece of equipment that is shot, passed, and stickhandled by players. - The player shot the hockey puck into the top corner of the net. - A new hockey puck is used for each professional game. - The referee dropped the hockey puck to start the face-off.

Advanced Usage

• "To drop the puck": This phrase refers to the action of a referee beginning play by placing the puck between two opposing players' sticks. It is the standard method to start or restart a game.
  • The official will drop the puck at center ice.

Variants and Related Words

• Puck: A common shortened form of "hockey puck." In the context of ice hockey, "puck" is understood to mean the hockey puck.
  • He passed the puck to his teammate.

Synonyms

• Disk (or Disc): Refers to its flat, circular shape, though this is a general term not specific to hockey.
• Rubber: Informal slang for the hockey puck, referencing its material.

Related Phrases

• "Puck possession": Control of the hockey puck during the game.
  • Our team needs to improve its puck possession.
• "Puck handler”: A player who is skilled at controlling the hockey puck with their stick.
  • She is an excellent puck handler.

Noun

1. a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey