sport
v. frolic, play; engage in sports; ridicule; trifle, joke, tease; show off, display ostentatiously n. game, athletic competition (especially one held outside); athletic activities collectively; recreation; jest; mockery; fair or sportsmanlike person (Informal); one known for the manner in which he follows rules and gets along with others (Informal) | ||||
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Sport Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Sport
(v. t.)
To represent by any knd of play.
(v. t.)
To give utterance to in a sportive manner; to throw out in an easy and copious manner; -- with off; as, to sport off epigrams.
(v. t.)
To exhibit, or bring out, in public; to use or wear; as, to sport a new equipage.
(v. t.)
To divert; to amuse; to make merry; -- used with the reciprocal pronoun.
(v. i.)
To trifle.
(v. i.)
To practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races.
(v. i.)
To play; to frolic; to wanton.
(v. i.)
To assume suddenly a new and different character from the rest of the plant or from the type of the species; -- said of a bud, shoot, plant, or animal. See Sport, n., 6.
(n.)
That with which one plays, or which is driven about in play; a toy; a plaything; an object of mockery.
(n.)
That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement.
(n.)
Play; idle jingle.
(n.)
Mock; mockery; contemptuous mirth; derision.
(n.)
Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked.
(n.)
A sportsman; a gambler.
(n.)
A plant or an animal, or part of a plant or animal, which has some peculiarity not usually seen in the species; an abnormal variety or growth. See Sporting plant, under Sporting.
(v. t.)
To represent by any knd of play.
(v. t.)
To give utterance to in a sportive manner; to throw out in an easy and copious manner; -- with off; as, to sport off epigrams.
(v. t.)
To exhibit, or bring out, in public; to use or wear; as, to sport a new equipage.
(v. t.)
To divert; to amuse; to make merry; -- used with the reciprocal pronoun.
(v. i.)
To trifle.
(v. i.)
To practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races.
(v. i.)
To play; to frolic; to wanton.
(v. i.)
To assume suddenly a new and different character from the rest of the plant or from the type of the species; -- said of a bud, shoot, plant, or animal. See Sport, n., 6.
(n.)
That with which one plays, or which is driven about in play; a toy; a plaything; an object of mockery.
(n.)
That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement.
(n.)
Play; idle jingle.
(n.)
Mock; mockery; contemptuous mirth; derision.
(n.)
Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked.
(n.)
A sportsman; a gambler.
(n.)
A plant or an animal, or part of a plant or animal, which has some peculiarity not usually seen in the species; an abnormal variety or growth. See Sporting plant, under Sporting.
| WordNet 2.0 |
sport
Noun
1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
(synonym) athletics
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) rock climbing
(derivation) frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about
(class) in play(p)
2. the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
(hypernym) occupation, business, job, line of work, line
(hyponym) professional boxing
3. someone who engages in sports
(synonym) sportsman, sportswoman
(hypernym) athlete, jock
4. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
(synonym) mutant, mutation, variation
(hypernym) organism, being
(hyponym) freak, monster, monstrosity, lusus naturae
(classification) biology, biological science
5. (Maine colloquial) temporary summer resident of inland Maine
(hypernym) vacationer, vacationist
6. verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"
(synonym) fun, play
(hypernym) wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
(hyponym) jocosity, jocularity
Verb
1. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat"
(synonym) feature, boast
(hypernym) have, feature
2. play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"
(synonym) frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about
(hypernym) play
(derivation) athletics
Noun
1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
(synonym) athletics
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) rock climbing
(derivation) frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about
(class) in play(p)
2. the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
(hypernym) occupation, business, job, line of work, line
(hyponym) professional boxing
3. someone who engages in sports
(synonym) sportsman, sportswoman
(hypernym) athlete, jock
4. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
(synonym) mutant, mutation, variation
(hypernym) organism, being
(hyponym) freak, monster, monstrosity, lusus naturae
(classification) biology, biological science
5. (Maine colloquial) temporary summer resident of inland Maine
(hypernym) vacationer, vacationist
6. verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"
(synonym) fun, play
(hypernym) wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
(hyponym) jocosity, jocularity
Verb
1. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat"
(synonym) feature, boast
(hypernym) have, feature
2. play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"
(synonym) frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about
(hypernym) play
(derivation) athletics
| The Phrase Finder |
The sport of kings
Meaning
Horse racing.
Origin
Racing was a favourite pastime of British monarchs in the past (and in the present apparently).
Meaning
Horse racing.
Origin
Racing was a favourite pastime of British monarchs in the past (and in the present apparently).
| Australian Slang |
Sport
a bit like "mate", but with an undertone of belligerence, as in "Whaddaya mean, sport?"
a bit like "mate", but with an undertone of belligerence, as in "Whaddaya mean, sport?"
Good sport
someone who is good about loosing
Water sports
sexual activities involving urination
| Anagram |
sport
strop ports
strop ports
| hEnglish - advanced version |
sport
sport
\sport\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. sported; p. pr. & vb. n. sporting.]
1. to play; to frolic; to wanton. [fish], sporting with quick glance, show to the sun their waved coats dropt with gold.
2. to practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races.
3. to trifle. "he sports with his own life."
4. (bot. & zo?l.) to assume suddenly a new and different character from the rest of the plant or from the type of the species; -- said of a bud, shoot, plant, or animal. see sport, n., 6.
similar words(3)
to sport one`s oak
in sport
water sport
sport
\sport\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. sported; p. pr. & vb. n. sporting.]
1. to play; to frolic; to wanton. [fish], sporting with quick glance, show to the sun their waved coats dropt with gold.
2. to practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races.
3. to trifle. "he sports with his own life."
4. (bot. & zo?l.) to assume suddenly a new and different character from the rest of the plant or from the type of the species; -- said of a bud, shoot, plant, or animal. see sport, n., 6.
similar words(3)
to sport one`s oak
in sport
water sport
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Darchwhareu
Darchwhareu = v. to sport about
Darchwhareu = v. to sport about
Gwarau
Gwarau = n. play, sport; v. to make gentle
Gware
Gware = n. play, sport; a game, v. to play, to sport
Sport Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Sport Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
sport
ludus
ludus
sport imitate
ludo
Sport Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Sport (n.)
torvukh
torvukh
| Dream Quotations |
Jim Dietz
Rowing is a sport for dreamers. As long as you put in the work, you can own the dream. When the work stops, the dream dissapears.
Rowing is a sport for dreamers. As long as you put in the work, you can own the dream. When the work stops, the dream dissapears.
Sport Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Electronic Games |
Sports
Sports Game, A gaming genre that simulates professional sports. Usally with the offical name of the association like NBA , FIFA , NFL etc.
Most of the games try to simulate real courts, real player and teams, and are meant to the fans of the real games. Most of the games support multiplayer.
Sports Game, A gaming genre that simulates professional sports. Usally with the offical name of the association like NBA , FIFA , NFL etc.
Most of the games try to simulate real courts, real player and teams, and are meant to the fans of the real games. Most of the games support multiplayer.
Sport Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
SPCH
Sport Chalet, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Operates sporting goods superstores which sell sporting goods merchandise and nontraditional merchandise, such as downhill skiing, cycling, mountaineering, scuba and ocean kayaking apparel and equipment.
Sport Chalet, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Operates sporting goods superstores which sell sporting goods merchandise and nontraditional merchandise, such as downhill skiing, cycling, mountaineering, scuba and ocean kayaking apparel and equipment.
SSPY
SPORT SUPPLY GROUP INC
Exchange: OTCBB
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Sport Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Sport
Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors.
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ERT Digital
ERT Digital (Greek: ΕΡΤ Ψηφιακή) is a pilot project from ERT, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. It is the first legal attempt of DVB-T broadcasting in Greece, featuring 3 all new digital television channels: Cine+, Prisma+ and Sport+. It officially launched in early 2006 and is fueling the transition to an all Digital TV transmission, required by the European Union to be complete till 2012. The project is being funded through ERT SA's budget and there is presently no advertising.
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