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hockey

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/ˈhɒki/ · ho-ck-ey

A game played on ice or a field, where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal.

Meanings

nounformal

A game played on ice or a field, where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal.

ایک کھیل جو برف یا میدان پر کھیلا جاتا ہے، جہاں کھلاڑیوں نے ایک پک یا گیند کو حریف کے گول میں مارنے کے لیے چھڑیاں استعمال کیں۔

ہاکی

hockey

Synonyms

sportgameactivityکھیلسرگرمیبازی

Common Collocations

  • ice hockey
  • field hockey
  • hockey match

Example Sentences

Hockey is one of the most popular sports in Canada.

ہاکی کینیڈا کے سب سے مشہور کھیلوں میں سے ایک ہے۔

Hockey Canada ke sab se mashhoor kheloon mein se aik hai.

The hockey game was thrilling and full of excitement.

ہاکی کا کھیل دلچسپ اور جوش و خروش سے بھرپور تھا۔

Hockey ka khel dilchasp aur josh o kharosh se bharpoor tha.

She practices hockey every weekend to improve her skills.

وہ اپنی مہارتوں کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ہر ویک اینڈ ہاکی کی مشق کرتی ہے۔

Woh apni maharaton ko behtar banane ke liye har weekend hockey ki mashq karti hai.

Easily Confused With

hocker:Hocker refers to someone who sits in a hocking position, whereas hockey is a sport.

Word Family

hockey player
nounہاکی کا کھلاڑی
hockey stick
nounہاکی کی چھڑی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'hockey' as 'hitting a puck' with a stick.

Imagine a player gliding on ice, swinging a stick to hit a puck.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle French "hoquet" — a shepherd's stick

First known use: 18th century

The term 'hockey' is derived from the French word 'hoquet', which means 'shepherd's stick' and refers to the curved sticks used in the game. The sport has evolved over centuries and has different forms across various cultures.