lacrosse

American  

[luh-kraws, -kros] / ləˈkrɔs, -ˈkrɒs /

noun

1. a game, originated by Indians of North America, in which two 10-member teams attempt to send a small ball into each other's netted goal, each player being equipped with a crosse or stick at the end of which is a netted pocket for catching, carrying, or throwing the ball.

---

lacrosse British  

/ ləˈkrɒs /

noun

1. a ball game invented by Native Americans, now played by two teams who try to propel a ball into each other's goal by means of long-handled hooked sticks that are loosely strung with a kind of netted pouch

---

Etymology

Origin of lacrosse

1710–20, < Canadian French: literally, the crook (stick used in the game). See crosse

Example Sentences

The practice, known as “reclassifying,” “reclassing,” “bridge year” or “gap year,” is spreading fast in football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and other sports where height and strength are key.

From The Wall Street Journal

She holds a master’s degree from the Columbia School of Journalism and a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, where she played varsity ice hockey and lacrosse.

From The Wall Street Journal

A few years ago, Dad traded in his vintage Mercedes for a silver SUV with a trunk large enough to store Camille’s bassoon, Andre’s lacrosse gear, and my dance bag all at the same time.

From Literature

They mostly played lacrosse, the elk, a game that would pretty much instantly kill any monitor lizard who tried to join in.

From Literature

Nash, who has previously worked alongside the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, and played lacrosse for England at junior and senior level, paid tribute to her predecessor.

From BBC