lacrosse
Translation
lacrosse
Examples
She plays lacrosse for the school team.
She plays lacrosse for the school team.
Grammar Patterns
((to play)) lacrosse a team sport He is good at playing lacrosse.
Similar Words
Similar sports: hockey, polo
Etymology
From Canadian French 'la crosse', meaning 'the stick', as the stick used resembles a bishop's crosier.
Memory Tips
Picture players running 'across' the field with 'la crosse' (the stick).