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" You can play professional lacrosse, but they make less than a teacher's salary now. I always thought about that. And it's a very difficult career, a short career, as a pro athlete."
Nash Grier

Meaning of "lacrosse" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LACROSSE

Canadian French: the hooked stick, crosier.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LACROSSE

ləˈkrɒs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LACROSSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lacrosse is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LACROSSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lacrosse

Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick. It is a contact sport which requires padding, except in the women's version. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh designed to catch and hold the lacrosse ball. Offensively, the objective of the game is to score by shooting the ball into an opponent's goal, using the lacrosse stick to catch, carry, and pass the ball to do so. Defensively, the objective is to keep the opposing team from scoring and to gain the ball through the use of stick checking and body contact or positioning. The sport has four major types: men's field lacrosse, women's lacrosse, box lacrosse and intercrosse.

Definition of lacrosse in the English dictionary

The definition of lacrosse in the dictionary is a ball game invented by Native Americans, now played by two teams who try to propel a ball into each other's goal by means of long-handled hooked sticks that are loosely strung with a kind of netted pouch.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LACROSSE

across · autocross · backcross · christcross · crisscross · cross · crosse · incross · intercross · motocross · outcross · rallycross · recross · testcross · topcross · uncross

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LACROSSE

lacquerware · lacquerwork · lacquey · lacrimal · lacrimal duct · lacrimal gland · lacrimation · lacrimator · lacrimatory · lacrimoso · lacrosse stick · lacrymal · lacrymator · lacrymatory · lactalbumin · lactam · lactarian · lactary · lactase · lactate

WORDS THAT END LIKE LACROSSE

dolosse · en brosse · en masse · esse · finesse · fosse · Gosse · Hesse · impasse · in posse · interesse · Jesse · laisse · Matisse · mousse · noblesse · posse · richesse · Suisse · tasse

Synonyms and antonyms of lacrosse in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lacrosse» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF LACROSSE

Find out the translation of lacrosse to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of lacrosse from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lacrosse» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

君越
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

lacrosse
570 millions of speakers
en

English

lacrosse
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

लैक्रोस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لاكروس
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

лакросс
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

lacrosse
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ল্যাক্রোসি
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

lacrosse
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Lacrosse
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

lacrosse
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ラクロス
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

라크로스
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Lacrosse
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lối đánh quần ở bắc my
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

லக்ரோஸ்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

लॅक्रोस
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

hokey benzeri top oyunu
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

lacrosse
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

lacrosse
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

лакросс
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

lacrosse
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λακρός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lacrosse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lacrosse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lacrosse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lacrosse

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LACROSSE»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of lacrosse
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «lacrosse».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lacrosse

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «LACROSSE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lacrosse.
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Julie Bowen
I grew up playing field hockey and lacrosse - prep school sport - and I was terrible at them.
2
Judah Friedlander
I don't consider lacrosse a sport. To me that's just a frat activity that got out of hand.
3
Wayne Gretzky
I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.
4
Nash Grier
You can play professional lacrosse, but they make less than a teacher's salary now. I always thought about that. And it's a very difficult career, a short career, as a pro athlete.
5
Grace Gummer
I played lacrosse for a hot second, but I was mainly a swimmer - captain of my swim team.
6
John Katzman
I played street hockey in Riverside Park when I was a kid. I played goalie. I didn't make the hockey team in college, so I played lacrosse instead. I didn't play hockey again for 20 to 25 years, and then my son became interested in the game. I decided to pick it up again. A friend let me play backup on his team.
7
Artie Lange
You know you have a gambling problem when it's 4 A.M. at the Mirage Sports Book and you're walking around going, 'Hey you get the lacrosse scores?'
8
Will McDonough
I think the greatest all-around athlete ever was Jim Brown. He played lacrosse, basketball and ran track at Syracuse. He played professional football for the Browns.
9
Nicole Ari Parker
I went to an all-girls private school, where we played field hockey and lacrosse.
10
Tyler Posey
I grew up with lacrosse in my life because my dad played lacrosse all throughout college, so I grew up with the gear in my house - like the sticks, the helmet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LACROSSE»

Discover the use of lacrosse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lacrosse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lacrosse: A Guide for Parents and Players
Whether your child is 8 or 18, experienced or just starting, this book is the complete guide to all that lacrosse has to offer. Empower yourself with practical answers and unique ideas, whether you are new to lacrosse or once were a player.
Noah Fink, Melissa Gaskill, 2006
2
Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition, The Second Edition of the ...
Like the Bob Scott book on which it builds, this edition will soon become familiar to every serious student of the sport.
David G. Pietramala, Neil A. Grauer, 2008
3
Lacrosse: A History of the Game
"This book will long serve as the standard history of lacrosse."— Journal of American History "An important contribution to our understanding of how sport emerged as a professional, commercial spectacle in modern North America."— ...
Donald M. Fisher, 2002
4
American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War
Here Thomas Vennum brings this world to life.
Thomas Vennum, 2007
5
Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition
The director of athletics at Johns Hopkins University traces the history of lacrosse and offers detailed explanations of the sport's techniques and strategies, presenting line drawings and action photographs to illustrate aspects of play
Bob Scott, Robert Scott, 1978
6
Lacrosse: Rules, Tips, Strategy, and Safety
Offers an introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of lacrosse, the oldest sport in North America.
Chris Hayhurst, 2005
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Coaching Youth Lacrosse
Coaching Youth Lacrosse is an excellent introduction to youth coaching and teaching young lacrosse players valuable skills.
American Sport Education Program, 2003
8
Lacrosse
Best Sport Ever: Lacrosse takes readers from the beginnings of lacrosse to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great.
Annabelle Tometich, 2012
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Lacrosse: Fundamentals for Winning
Focuses on rules and playing techniques with illustrations and text to explain specific skills
Dave Urick, 1988
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Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans
Thomas Vennum brings together thirteen Native American legends from five lacrosse playing tribes -- the Cherokee, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Seneca, Ojibwe, and Menominee -- to provide a glimpse into Native American life and the role "the ...
Thomas Vennum, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LACROSSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lacrosse is used in the context of the following news items.
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Two-league lacrosse star John Grant Jr. staying in Denver area …
One of the top lacrosse players in the world, John Grant Jr. of the Colorado Mammoth and Denver Outlaws, makes the transition towards ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
2
Stillwater lacrosse tournament raises sport's profile - StarTribune.com
Photo courtesy of John Diana Sam Houle, center, of the Stillwater Lacrosse Club, found an open lane against three opponents. Houle will be a ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Lacrosse camp to offer lessons for newcomers | Community Sports …
The Summer Lacrosse Experience will kick off Tuesday, a chance for kids from first grade through high school to be introduced to the sport. «Bowling Green Daily News, Jul 15»
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Playing Lacrosse at UVa a 'Dream' for Nora Bowen - NBC29 WVIR …
Woodgrove head girls lacrosse coach Bob Fuller says, "Nora's work ethic is absolutely incredible. She's got great hand-eye coordination and ... «NBC 29 News, Jul 15»
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More honors for Niskayuna lacrosse players - Your Niskayuna
Niskayuna boys' lacrosse's Aidan O'Brien makes a move around a West Genesee defender during the Class A state championship in Vestal on ... «Your Niskayuna, Jul 15»
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Springfield Cougars Lacrosse Club honors Kyle Sweeney with …
The Springfield Cougars Lacrosse Club (SCLC) has begun a new tradition. In 2014, Greg Campbell became the first recipient of what has now ... «Delco News Network, Jul 15»
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Northlands will try to net new lacrosse team as the Rush appear …
EDMONTON - With the Edmonton Rush lacrosse team's all-but-done run out of Edmonton to Saskatoon, Northlands CEO and president Tim ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
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Staten Island Spartans lacrosse travel team making lots of noise …
What happens when you try to form a boys' travel lacrosse team out of a bunch of successful high school players from six different schools? «SILive.com, Jul 15»
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Benji LaCrosse reaches century mark in IMCA modified wins
When Benji LaCrosse crossed the finish line to win his 100th career IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway on Sunday, he joined an ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
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60 for '16: Agnes Irwin (Pa.) girls lacrosse defender Sarah Platt …
What we've seen: Platt was named to the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Girls Lacrosse First Team after intercepting five passes and ... «USA TODAY High School Sports, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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