sports implement
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Definition
Noun: An object, tool, or piece of equipment specifically designed for use in a sporting activity. It is the physical item that is directly handled, struck, thrown, or otherwise utilized to play a particular sport.
Usage
A "sports implement" is a general term for the essential equipment required to play a sport. The specific implement is integral to the rules and execution of the sport. The term is more formal and is often used in instructional, retail, or technical contexts.
Examples
- The store sells a wide range of sports implements, from tennis rackets to golf clubs.
- Proper care and maintenance of your sports implement can improve its performance and longevity.
- The rules specify the permitted dimensions and materials for the sports implement used in the competition.
Advanced Usage
- Collective Reference: The term can be used to refer to equipment as a category.
- The museum has an exhibit on the evolution of sports implements over the last century.
- Technical/Instructional Context: Commonly found in manuals, coaching guides, or product descriptions.
- Chapter 3 covers the selection and handling of the primary sports implement.
Variants and Related Words
- Sports Equipment (n): A broader term that includes not only implements but also protective gear, nets, goals, and other accessories.
- Sporting Goods (n): A commercial term for items sold for sports and recreation, including implements, clothing, and footwear.
Synonyms
- Athletic equipment
- Game equipment
- Piece of sports gear
Related Terms and Concepts
- Protective Gear: Items like helmets, pads, or gloves, which are often distinguished from the primary active "implement."
- Apparatus: A more technical term sometimes used for gymnastics or training equipment.
- Tool: While similar, "tool" is a more general term for any handheld device; a sports implement is a tool for a specific sport.
Noun
- an implement used in a sport