Definition

Noun: 1. A team sport of Native American origin: A fast-paced field game played by two teams using long-handled sticks with a netted pocket (crosses) to catch, carry, and throw a small rubber ball with the aim of scoring by projecting the ball into the opponents' goal.

Usage

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• With modifiers:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to play lacrosse": The standard verb collocation for participating in the sport.
  • Do you play lacrosse during the spring season?
• Field Lacrosse vs. Box Lacrosse: Refers to the two main versions of the sport. Field lacrosse is played outdoors on a large field, while box lacrosse is played indoors in a hockey rink.
  • The strategies used in box lacrosse are different due to the smaller playing area.

Variants and Related Words

• Lacrosse stick (n): The equipment used to play, consisting of a shaft and a netted head. Often simply called a "stick" or "crosse" in context.
  • The player's lacrosse stick was checked for illegal stringing.
• Lacrosse ball (n): The solid rubber ball used in the game.
  • A standard lacrosse ball is about the size of a baseball.

Synonyms

• Sport: (general category)
• Field game: (descriptive term)

Related Phrases

• Face-off: The method used to start play or restart it after a goal, where two opposing players crouch down and try to gain control of the ball.
  • Our midfielder won the face-off to gain possession.
• Cradle: The technique of moving the stick back and forth to keep the ball secure in the pocket while running.
  • She practiced her cradle to avoid dropping the ball.
• Clear: The act of moving the ball from a team's defensive area to the offensive area.
  • The goalie made a great save and then started the clear.

Noun

1. a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal