Sticks, Rackets, and Weapons

a small flying creature that comes out at night

At dusk, bats emerged from their roosts to hunt insects in the night sky.

a sports equipment used in field hockey, consisting of a long, slender shaft with a curved head for striking the ball

The field hockey stick broke during the intense match.

a sports tool with a netted pouch on one end for playing lacrosse

His lacrosse stick is custom-made.

a sports equipment with a handle and a netted frame, used by players to hit the tennis ball

She swung her tennis racket to serve the ball across the net.

to move a watercraft through the water using a handheld implement with a broad blade

The kayaker skillfully paddled through the white-water rapids.

a sports tool used by players to hit the shuttlecock in badminton matches

She practiced serving with her new badminton racket every day.

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

The athlete gripped the javelin tightly before his throw.

someone who drives a vehicle

I waved to the bus driver as I got off at my stop.

a tool used by golfers to hit the ball in various ways during a round of golf

He chose a golf club from his bag to make the perfect shot.

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

She swung her racket with precision to win the tennis match.

a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects

The carpenter used a wooden mallet to gently tap the chisel into the wood.

a tool used by rowers to propel and steer a boat through the water

She pulled the oar through the water with a strong, steady stroke.

a sport equipment used by players to hit, pass, and control the puck or ball in hockey games

She practiced her slapshot with her new hockey stick.

a sports equipment used by skiers to assist with balance and propulsion on snow

He planted his ski pole firmly in the snow to make a sharp turn.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

a type of sports equipment used in bandy, resembling a hockey stick but with a curved blade

He swung the bandy stick and scored a goal.

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food

She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.

a weapon characterized by a three-sided blade and a bell guard, used in competitive fencing where the entire body is a valid target area for scoring points

The fencer adjusted her grip on the epee to improve her point control.

a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

a traditional Japanese long staff used in martial arts such as Aikido and Karate

He practiced his strikes with the bo every morning.

a pair of wooden or metal sticks connected by a chain or rope, typically used in martial arts such as karate and taekwondo

The martial artist swung the nunchaku with precision and grace.

a traditional martial arts weapon with a metal shaft and two prongs used in karate

He practiced his sai moves in karate class.

a type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle

The knight drew his sword from its sheath, ready to defend the castle.

a weapon with a long handle and a metal pointed tip, used for fighting and fishing in the past

The hunter used a spear to catch fish in the river.

a wooden Japanese sword used in martial arts training, such as kenjutsu and aikido

The students sparred with bokkens during their aikido class.

a bamboo sword used in Japanese martial arts, particularly in kendo

He practiced swinging the shinai with precision.

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.

a symbol used to show direction, movement, or a relationship between things

The sign had an arrow pointing toward the exit.

the cord or string that connects the two ends of a bow, used to propel arrows in archery

He carefully inspected the bowstring for any signs of wear before shooting.

the feathers or vanes on an arrow that stabilize its flight, commonly used in archery and hunting

He adjusted the angle of the fletching to compensate for the wind.

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

a traditional Japanese bow used in kyudo

He practiced with his yumi every morning to improve his archery skills.

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

He adjusted the scope on his rifle before taking aim at the distant target.

a handheld firearm typically used for personal defense or target shooting

He trained at the shooting range with his pistol.

a sports tool used by players in the game of squash to hit the ball against the walls of the court

She adjusted the tension of the strings on her squash racket.