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noncontact

American  
[nahn-kahn-takt] / ˌnɑnˈkɑn tækt /

adjective

  1. Sports. of or relating to a sport or version of a sport that does not involve physical contact between players.

  2. not involving, requiring, or resulting from physical contact.


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When Williams fell to the grass on the run with a noncontact injury on Sunday, the football world feared the worst as he writhed in agony.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Then it could be time for detachment and noncontact.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026

My co-founder, Kevin Hunt, and I piloted a noncontact boxing program in Slauson, South Park and Nickerson Gardens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025

One type of noncontact sensor relies on static electricity to detect closeness and small motions, and has the potential to enhance smart devices, such as allowing phone screens to recognize more finger gestures.

From Science Daily ● May 22, 2024

The visiting room for noncontact visits was cramped and windowless.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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