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- /ˈʃɪn.tiː/
- /ˈʃɪn.tɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈʃɪn.tiː/
Definitions of shinty word
- noun shinty a simple form of hockey of Scottish origin played with a ball and sticks curved at the lower end 0
- noun shinty the stick used in this game 0
- verb shinty to play shinty 0
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Parts of speech for Shinty
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shinty popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for shinty
noun shinty
- field hockey — a game played on a rectangular field having a netted goal at each end, in which two teams of 11 players each compete in driving a small leather-covered ball into the other's goal, each player being equipped with a stick having a curved end or blade that is flat on one side and rounded on the other.
- hurley — the game of hurling.
- hurlies — the game of hurling.
- banty — a person resembling such a bird, namely short and often aggressive
- hurling — a forcible or violent throw; fling.
Top questions with shinty
- how to play shinty?
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