puck
noun · verb
Simple meaning
An object shaped like a puck.
Pronunciation
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puhkIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpʌk
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Definition
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noun
chiefly canada
An object shaped like a puck.
ice hockey
A hard rubber disc; any other flat disc meant to be hit across a flat surface in a game.
mythologyliterature
The mischievous fairy-like creature from English folklore, like Puck from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
verb
chiefly ireland
To hit, strike.
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- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal.
A vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey.
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