field hockey

/ˌfil(d) ˌˈhɑki/
/fild ˈhɒki/
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Definitions of field hockey
  1. noun
    a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
    synonyms: hockey
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    types:
    shinney, shinny
    a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
    type of:
    field game
    an outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions
Pronunciation
US
/ˌfil(d) ˌˈhɑki/
UK
/fild ˈhɒki/
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