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shinty

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈʃɪn.tiː/
    • /ˈʃɪn.tɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /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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