noncontact
Americanadjective
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Sports. of or relating to a sport or version of a sport that does not involve physical contact between players.
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not involving, requiring, or resulting from physical contact.
Example Sentences
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Then it could be time for detachment and noncontact.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Track and cross-country might be noncontact competitions, but what about basketball or soccer?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
And Hayes, who has played just once since Nov. 10 because of consecutive injuries to his right ankle, also participated in some noncontact portions of practice.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2024
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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