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beach volleyball

A form of volleyball played outdoors on a sand court, usually by teams of two players.

Noun activity Level 1219

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block

A volleyball defensive action in which a player jumps at the net to stop or deflect an opponent’s spike.

Noun performance_technique Level 1219

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bump

A volleyball pass made by contacting the ball with the forearms, usually to receive a serve or direct the ball to a teammate.

Noun performance_technique Level 1219

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dig

A defensive play in volleyball in which a player keeps a hard-driven ball from hitting the floor, usually by passing it upward.

Noun performance_technique Level 1219

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kill

A volleyball attack that lands in the opponent’s court or otherwise cannot be returned, winning the point outright.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1219

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libero

A defensive volleyball player who wears a contrasting uniform and may replace back-row players under special rules, but cannot serve, block, or attack...

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middle blocker

A volleyball player who specializes in blocking attacks at the net and attacking quick sets from the middle of the court.

Noun participant_role Level 1219

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outside hitter

A volleyball player who attacks primarily from the left side of the net and often also passes serves and plays defense.

Noun participant_role Level 1219

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rotation

The movement of volleyball players one position clockwise around the court after their team wins the right to serve.

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set

A volleyball pass that places the ball in position for a teammate to spike.

Noun performance_technique Level 1219

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setter

A volleyball player who sets the ball for attackers, usually making the second contact in a team’s attack.

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side out

A volleyball rally won by the receiving team, giving it the right to serve.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1219

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spike

A forceful volleyball attack hit sharply downward over the net into the opponent’s court.

Noun performance_technique Level 1219

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tip

A soft, controlled push of the ball over or around the blockers in volleyball.

Noun performance_technique Level 1219

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all-in

In poker, a bet in which a player wagers all the chips they have in play.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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ante

A small forced bet that each player puts into the pot before the cards are dealt in poker.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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bad beat

A poker loss in which a hand that was a strong favorite to win is defeated by an opponent who catches unlikely cards.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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blind

A forced poker bet that a player must make before the cards are dealt.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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bluff

A poker bet or raise made with a weak hand to make opponents fold stronger hands.

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1220

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button

In poker, a marker that shows which player is the nominal dealer for the hand.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1220

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call

In poker, to match the current bet so you can continue playing the hand.

Verb rule_defined_action Level 1220

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check

In poker, to decline to bet while keeping your hand in play, when no bet is required to call.

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chip

A small disc used in poker to represent a set amount of money when betting.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1220

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flop

In poker, the flop is the first three community cards dealt face up on the table.

Noun collection_things Level 1220

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flush

A poker hand consisting of five cards of the same suit, not in consecutive rank.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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fold

To give up a poker hand and stop competing for the pot.

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four of a kind

A poker hand containing four cards of the same rank.

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full house

A poker hand containing three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.

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high card

A poker hand that contains no pair or other combination and is ranked by its highest card.

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kicker

In poker, an unpaired card used to determine the winner when players have otherwise equal hands.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1220

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nuts

The best possible poker hand given the cards available at that moment.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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pair

In poker, two cards of the same rank, such as two kings.

Noun collection_things Level 1220

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poker face

An expression that conceals a poker player's reactions and gives opponents no clues about the strength of the player's hand.

Noun performance_technique Level 1220

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pot

The total money or chips bet by players and available to be won in a poker hand.

Noun collection_things Level 1220

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raise

In poker, to increase the amount of the current bet that players must match to continue in the hand.

Verb rule_defined_action Level 1220

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river

In poker, the fifth and final community card dealt face up in games such as Texas hold’em and Omaha.

Noun spatial_division Level 1220

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royal flush

In poker, a hand consisting of the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of the same suit.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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showdown

The stage of a poker hand when the remaining players reveal their cards to determine the winner.

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straight

A poker hand consisting of five cards in consecutive rank order, regardless of suit.

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straight flush

A poker hand of five cards in consecutive rank, all of the same suit.

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tell

An unconscious behavior or other sign in poker that may reveal information about a player's hand.

Noun communication_information Level 1220

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Texas hold 'em

A poker game in which each player receives two private cards and uses them with five shared community cards to make the best five-card hand.

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three of a kind

A poker hand containing three cards of the same rank.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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turn

In poker, the turn is the fourth community card dealt face up after the flop and before the river.

Noun symbolic_element Level 1220

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two pair

A poker hand containing two cards of one rank, two cards of another rank, and one unrelated card.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1220

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après-ski

The social activities and entertainment skiers and snowboarders enjoy after a day on the slopes.

Noun activity Level 1221

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biathlon

A winter sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting, in which competitors ski a course and shoot at targets at designated stops.

Noun activity Level 1221

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big air

A skiing or snowboarding competition in which athletes perform tricks from one large jump and are judged on their attempts.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1221

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binding

A device on a ski or snowboard that secures the rider’s boot to it.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1221

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bunny slope

A very gentle, beginner-friendly slope at a ski resort, used for learning to ski or snowboard.

Noun place_name Level 1221

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