lacrosse

[luh-kraws, -kros]

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse¹

C19: Canadian French: the hooked stick, crosier

Example Sentences

Soccer, lacrosse, water polo, swimming and field hockey also will hold competitions there.

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She added that more than $8 million had been earmarked for upgrades to the baseball, softball and soccer/track/lacrosse facilities — including the installation of outdoor lights.

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I thought it was lacrosse,” her father said.

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Quarterback Dominick Catalano dropped the ball, picked it up and found Plinski, who also used his lacrosse skills to make the catch.

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He wears two watches — one on each wrist, a habit he has been heard saying he picked up moonlighting as a high school lacrosse referee.

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