hockey player
A "hockey player" is an athlete involved in hockey, a sport that can be played on ice or a field, using a stick to hit a puck or ball.
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Definition
B1General
(common)An athlete who plays hockey, using a stick to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal.
Example
- The hockey player scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
B1North America
(regional)An athlete who plays ice hockey.
Example
- The ice hockey player skated swiftly across the rink.
B1British
(regional)An athlete who plays field hockey.
Example
- The field hockey player demonstrated excellent stick control.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hockey player":
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