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hockey stick

American  

noun

  1. the stick used in field hockey or ice hockey.


Etymology

Origin of hockey stick

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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The pucks are featured in an “Olympics ‘26” display that also contains a hockey stick used by Brady Tkachuk of the U.S. team and a U.S. jersey worn by four-time Olympian Hilary Knight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But when Williams's home was searched by police no hockey stick was found.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Dandridge told the court Williams was "holding the hockey stick in both hands".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The website for the bridge project says the bridge tower shape “reflects the curvature of a hockey stick in a slap shot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Ellis could have pulled out her hockey stick and invited Dee into the backyard to hit the ball around a little.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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