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field hockey

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field hockey
n.
A game played on turf in which two opposing teams of players, using curved sticks, try to drive a ball into the opponents' goal.

field hockey
Noun
US & Canad hockey played on a field, as distinguished from ice hockey
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Noun1.field hockeyfield hockey - 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
field game - an outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions
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
goalmouth - (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal
net - a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
stick - a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
winger - (sports) player in wing position


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They had field hockey sticks,'' said Henriksson, used to searching Web sites and shopping from vendors at tournaments to acquire the equipment she needs for the sport back home on the West Coast.
When fully completed in 2012, the park will offer rolling hills, civic plazas, a bicycle path, restored marshland, 2 large playing fields for soccer, field hockey, softball, cricket and football, six basketball courts, 10 handball courts, two volleyball courts, an in-line hockey rink, three tennis courts, three playgrounds and open lawns for lounging.
While Telepath was originally envisioned for soccer, many other sports could benefit from its various uses including football, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, baseball, and ice hockey.
 
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