#sport.recreation__athletics__athletic an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
supertype: #recreation__diversion an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
subtype: #contact_sport__contactsport a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players
subtype: #boxing__pugilism__fisticuffs fighting with the fists
subtype: #professional_boxing boxing for money
subtype: #in-fighting.boxing__infighting boxing at close quarters
subtype: #fight.boxing__bout a boxing match; "the fight was on television last night"
subtype: #sparring making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
subtype: #wrestling__rassling__grappling the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
subtype: #professional_wrestling wrestling for money
subtype: #flying_mare a wrestling maneuver
subtype: #ice_hockey__icehockey__hockey__hockey_game a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of 6 skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with hockey sticks
subtype: #football any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
subtype: #American_football a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays
subtype: #professional_football playing football for money
subtype: #touch_football__touchfootball a version of football in which the ball carrier is touched rather than tackled
subtype: #rugby_football__rugbyfootball__rugby__rugger (British) a form of football played with an oval ball
subtype: #soccer__association_football__associationfootball a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
subtype: #outdoor_sport__outdoorsport__field_sport__fieldsport a sport that is played outdoors
subtype: #hunt.outdoor_sport__hunting the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
subtype: #battue a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
subtype: #beagling hunting rabbits with beagles
subtype: #coursing hunting with dogs that are trained to chase game by sight instead of by scent
subtype: #deer_hunting__deer_hunt hunting deer
subtype: #ducking__duck_hunting hunting ducks
subtype: #fox_hunting__foxhunting__foxhunt mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox
subtype: #pigsticking the sport of hunting wild boar with spears
subtype: #fishing the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
subtype: #angling fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
subtype: #fly-fishing__flyfishing angling with an artificial fly as a lure
subtype: #casting.fishing__cast the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
subtype: #bait_casting the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait
subtype: #fly_casting casting an artificial fly as a lure
subtype: #overcast a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
subtype: #surf_casting__surf_fishing casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you
subtype: #gymnastics a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
subtype: #acrobatics__tumbling the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
subtype: #track_and_field__trackandfield participating in athletic sports performed on a running track or on the field associated with it
subtype: #track__running the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
subtype: #jumping the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
subtype: #jumping_up_and_down jumping in one spot (as in excitement); "the wailing and jumping up and down exhausted him"
subtype: #skiing a sport in which participants must travel on skis
subtype: #cross-country_skiing__crosscountryskiing the sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)
subtype: #ski_jumping__skijumping the act of performing a jump of skis from a high ramp overhanging a snow covered slope
subtype: #water_sport__watersport__aquatics sports that involve bodies of water
subtype: #swimming__swim the act of swimming
subtype: #bathe the act of swimming; "the Englishman said he had a good bathe"
subtype: #dip__plunge a brief swim in water
subtype: #dive__diving a headlong plunge into water
subtype: #belly_flop__bellyflop__belly_flopper__bellyflopper__belly_whop__bellywhop__belly_whopper__bellywhopper a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water
subtype: #cliff_diving__cliffdiving diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff
subtype: #flip a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
subtype: #full_gainer__gainer a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
subtype: #half_gainer a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board
subtype: #jackknife a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
subtype: #swan_dive__swallow_dive__swallowdive a dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water
subtype: #skin_diving__skin-dive underwater swimming with a breathing apparatus
subtype: #scuba_diving__scubadiving skin diving with scuba apparatus
subtype: #snorkeling__snorkel_diving__snorkeldiving skin diving with a snorkel
subtype: #surfing__surfboarding__surfriding the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
subtype: #water-skiing__waterskiing skiing on water while being towed by a motorboat
subtype: #rowing__row the act of rowing as a sport
subtype: #crab.rowing a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply; "he caught a crab and lost the race"
subtype: #sculling rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell
subtype: #archery the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
subtype: #sledding the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
subtype: #tobogganing riding on a long light sled with low handrails
subtype: #luging riding a light one-man toboggan
subtype: #bobsledding riding on a bobsled
subtype: #skating the sport of gliding on skates
subtype: #ice_skating__iceskating skating on ice
subtype: #figure_skating ice skating where the skates trace outlines of selected figures
subtype: #roller_skating skating on wheels
subtype: #skateboarding the sport of skating on a skateboard
subtype: #racing the sport of engaging in contests of speed
subtype: #boat_racing the sport of racing boats
subtype: #hydroplane_racing racing in high-speed motor boats
subtype: #camel_racing__camelracing the sport of racing camels
subtype: #greyhound_racing__greyhoundracing the sport of racing greyhounds
subtype: #horse_racing__horseracing the sport of racing horses
subtype: #equitation__riding__horseback_riding__horsebackriding riding a horse as a sport
subtype: #equestrian_sport a sport that tests horsemanship
subtype: #dressage maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
subtype: #curvet__vaulting a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
subtype: #piaffe a cadenced trot executed by the horse in one spot
subtype: #showjumping__stadium_jumping__stadiumjumping riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles
subtype: #cross-country_riding__crosscountryriding__cross-country_jumping__crosscountryjumping riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship
subtype: #three-day_event__threedayevent an equestrian competition; the first day is dressage; the second is cross-country jumping; the third is stadium jumping
subtype: #pony-trekking (British) a sport in which people ride across country on ponies
subtype: #cycling the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
subtype: #bicycling riding a bicycle
subtype: #motorcycling riding a motorcycle; "motorcycling is a dangerous sport"
subtype: #dune_cycling bicycling or motorcycling on sand dunes
subtype: #bloodsport sport that involves killing animals (especially hunting)
subtype: #bullfighting the activity at a bullfight
subtype: #cockfighting participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight
subtype: #hunt.outdoor_sport__hunting the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
subtype: #athletic_game a game involving athletic activity
subtype: #ice_hockey__icehockey__hockey__hockey_game a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of 6 skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with hockey sticks
subtype: #tetherball a game with two players who use rackets to strike a ball that is tethered to the top of a pole; the object is to wrap the string around the pole
subtype: #water_polo__waterpolo a game played in a swimming pool by two teams of swimmers who try to throw an inflated ball into the opponents' goal
subtype: #outdoor_game__outdoorgame an athletic game that is played outdoors
subtype: #day_game__daygame a game played in daylight
subtype: #night_game__nightgame a game played under artificial illumination at night
subtype: #golf_game__golf a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
subtype: #professional_golf playing golf for money
subtype: #round_of_golf__round the activity of playing 18 holes of golf; "a round of golf takes about 4 hours"
subtype: #medal_play__medalplay__stroke_play golf scoring by total strokes taken
subtype: #match_play__matchplay golf scoring by holes won
subtype: #miniature_golf__miniaturegolf a novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles
subtype: #clock_golf__clockgolf a form of golf in which you putt from positions arranged on the circumference of a circle around the hole
subtype: #croquet a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg
subtype: #quoits__horseshoes a game in which quoits or horseshoes are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
subtype: #shuffleboard__shovelboard a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface
subtype: #field_game__fieldgame an outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions
subtype: #field_hockey__fieldhockey__hockey hockey played on a field; two opposing teams use curved sticks to drive a ball into the opponents' net
subtype: #football any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
subtype: #hurling a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
subtype: #ball_game__ballgame a field game played with a ball (especially baseball);
subtype: #baseball_game__baseball__ball a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of 9 players; teams take turns at bat trying to score run; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empy lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"
subtype: #professional_baseball playing baseball for money
subtype: #hardball baseball as distinguished from softball
subtype: #perfect_game__perfectgame a game in which a pitcher does not allow any opposing player to reach base
subtype: #no-hit_game__no-hitter a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team no hits
subtype: #one-hitter__onehitter__1-hitter__1hitter a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only one hit
subtype: #two-hitter__twohitter__2-hitter__2hitter a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 2 hits
subtype: #three-hitter__threehitter__3-hitter__3hitter a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits
subtype: #four-hitter__4-hitter__4hitter a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 4 hits
subtype: #five-hitter__5-hitter__5hitter a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits
subtype: #softball_game__softball a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer
subtype: #rounders an English ball game similar to baseball
subtype: #stickball_game__stickballgame__stickball a form of baseball played in the streets with a rubber ball and broomstick handle
subtype: #cricket a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
subtype: #lacrosse a game invented by American indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal
subtype: #polo a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
subtype: #pushball a game using a leather-covered ball 6 feet in diameter; the two side try to push it across the opponents' goal
subtype: #ultimate_frisbee a game between two teams whose players try to toss a Frisbee to one another until they cross the opponents goal; possession changes hands when the frisbee is intercepted or touches the ground or goes out of bounds
subtype: #court_game__courtgame an athletic game played on a court
subtype: #handball a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands
subtype: #racquetball a game played on a handball court with short-handled rackets
subtype: #fives__five (British) a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
subtype: #squash_racquets__squash__squash_rackets a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
subtype: #volleyball_game__volleyball a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
subtype: #jai_alai__jaialai a Basque or Spanish game played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket
subtype: #badminton a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
subtype: #battledore_and_shuttlecock__battledore an ancient racket game
subtype: #singles.badminton__single badminton played with one person on each side
subtype: #doubles.badminton__double badminton played with two players on each side
subtype: #basketball_game__basketball a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the basketball through an elevated horizontal hoop
subtype: #professional_basketball playing basketball for money
subtype: #deck_tennis game played mainly on board ocean liners; players toss a ring back and form over a net that is stretched across a small court
subtype: #netball a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post
subtype: #lawn_tennis__tennis a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
subtype: #professional_tennis playing tennis for money
subtype: #singles__single tennis played with one person on each side
subtype: #doubles__double tennis played with two players on each side
subtype: #royal_tennis__real_tennis__court_tennis an ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court
subtype: #pallone an Italian game similar to tennis
subtype: #judo a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan
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