Sport

Definition of zipline

Tyrolean is a term that has several uses. As an adjective, Tyrolean and Tyrolean refer to that which is originally from Tyrol, a region of the Alps that is divided between Italy and Austria. Innsbruck and Trento are the most populated Tyrolean cities. The notion of Tyrolean, however, is usually associated with […]

Definition of free kick

Free throw is a concept used in the field of sports to refer to a certain play that is linked to a type of throw. It should be noted that throw is the act and result of throwing: throwing, launching or discarding something. Free, on the other hand, is an adjective that is associated with […]

Definition of shot

Shooting is the act and result of throwing (knocking down, launching, expelling or throwing something). The concept is usually used to name the shot that is made with a weapon, usually a firearm. For example: «Last night I heard several shots: I hope nothing serious happened», «The young man was shot in the […]

Definition of table tennis

Table tennis is an adaptation of the sport known as tennis. This variant of tennis was born in the last decades of the 19th century in Great Britain and then spread throughout the world. Also known as ping-pong or table tennis, table tennis is played on a rectangular table. Players use paddles to move the ball […]

Definition of tennis

Tennis is a sport played with rackets and a small ball. It can be played by two individuals (one against one) or two couples (two people against the other two). The objective is to hit the ball so that it goes over the net that divides the court in half, trying to get the opponent to […]

Definition of tatami

Tatami is a term that originates from the Japanese language. It is a surface on which various martial arts are practiced and certain activities are carried out in Japanese homes. Tatami is a mat that is usually made of straw, although nowadays there are also tatamis made of materials […]

Definition of tandem

Tandem, whose etymological root is found in the Latin language, is a notion that refers to the union or joint work of two components that are complementary. The units that make up a tandem thus collaborate with each other for a purpose. For example: “The criminals acted in tandem to take everything that […]

Definition of taekwondo

Taekwondo is a term that comes from Korean and refers to a martial art of the same origin. This sport combines techniques from kung fu, karate-do and other older disciplines. The expression is formed by three terms: tae (which refers to the use of the feet), kwon (linked to the arms and […]

Definition of surfing

Surfing is a term that comes from English and refers to a maritime sport. Surfers get on a board and try to keep their balance while taking advantage of the waves to move around. The objective of surfing is to remain standing on the board for as long as possible while […]

Definition of decoy

Decoy is a term whose first meanings mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) are linked to birds and falconry. A decoy can be a figure that seeks to attract a falcon that has taken flight or, directly, a bird that is used to attract more birds. In […]