puck (Meaning)
puck (n)
a mischievous sprite of English folklore
a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
puck (n.)
A disk of vulcanized rubber used in the game of hockey, as the object to be driven through the goals.
Synonyms & Antonyms of puck
puck Sentence Examples
- In folklore, a puck is a mischievous supernatural creature often associated with the forest or wilderness.
- Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" features the character Puck, a playful and impish fairy.
- The puck is the small, hard rubber disc used in ice hockey and floor hockey.
- A skilled hockey player can maneuver the puck with precision and control, passing it to teammates or shooting it into the goal.
- The speed of the puck during a hockey game can exceed 100 miles per hour, requiring quick reflexes and keen hand-eye coordination from the players.
- During a face-off in hockey, two players compete to gain possession of the puck, often employing various techniques to gain an advantage.
- The design and construction of the hockey puck have evolved over time, with modern pucks made from vulcanized rubber for durability and consistency.
- The sound of the puck hitting the boards or the goalpost is a distinctive feature of hockey games, adding to the excitement and intensity of the sport.
- In air hockey, players use paddles to hit a lightweight puck across a frictionless surface, aiming to score points by shooting it into the opponent's goal.
- The term "puck" is also used colloquially to refer to a person who is mischievous or playful, akin to the character of Puck in folklore and literature.
FAQs About the word puck
a mischievous sprite of English folklore, a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockeyA disk of vulcanized rubber
fairy, troll, faerie, faery, sprite, goblin, elf, gnome, pixie, fay
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In folklore, a puck is a mischievous supernatural creature often associated with the forest or wilderness.
Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" features the character Puck, a playful and impish fairy.
The puck is the small, hard rubber disc used in ice hockey and floor hockey.
A skilled hockey player can maneuver the puck with precision and control, passing it to teammates or shooting it into the goal.
