lacrosse
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Noun — A team sport where players use netted sticks to carry, pass, and shoot a ball into the opposing goal.
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Etymology
From Canadian French la crosse, meaning "the stick," referring to the curved stick used in the game.
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What does “lacrosse” mean?
The word “lacrosse” means a team sport where players use netted sticks to carry, pass, and shoot a ball into the opposing goal. In plain terms, a stick-and-ball team sport, especially popular in North America.
How do you pronounce “lacrosse”?
“Lacrosse” is pronounced luh-KROS (/ləˈkɹɔs/ in IPA).
How do you use “lacrosse” in a sentence?
Here is “lacrosse” used in a sentence: “She plays lacrosse for her university team.”
What part of speech is “lacrosse”?
“Lacrosse” is a noun.
Where does the word “lacrosse” come from?
The word “lacrosse” comes from French. From Canadian French la crosse, meaning "the stick," referring to the curved stick used in the game.
Is “lacrosse” a common word?
“Lacrosse” is an uncommon word in modern English.