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player A person who participates in a game or activity. ■ "John is such a great player at poker, he always has the best hand."
Blackjack A card game in which a player has to make a hand of 21 cards or as close to it as possible without going over. The player gets to split any pair and is dealt two more cards if their hand is less than 17, but they can't take more cards if their hand goes over 21. ■ John was so good at blackjack that he won a million dollars in one night.
checkmate A term used to describe a situation where a player in a game of chess has successfully captured the opponent's king, resulting in a win for that player. ■ "Checkmate!" exclaimed John, as he gleefully watched his opponent's king tumble down., A term used to describe a situation where all of one's plans and efforts have failed, resulting in defeat or failure. ■ "Checkmate," said Sarah, as she realized that her plan to impress the boss had gone awry.
aimed To point one's nose in the direction of a goal or target. ■ John aimed to become a professional football player but ended up studying computer science instead.
Arrogant Excessively proud or haughty, often in an unjustified way. ■ John's arrogate claim to be the best basketball player on his team is nothing more than a case of false modesty.
Artifact Something that was made by humans but no longer has any practical use or purpose. ■ "That old vHS player in my dad's basement is just an artifact of a bygone era."
aspire To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, often by striving for it in one's mind. ■ "He aspired to become a professional basketball player, but his lack of height and skills made his dreams seem impossible."
consoling To cheer someone up or make them feel better after a difficult experience. ■ After losing the game, John's teammates consoled him by telling him that he was still a great player and that they were proud of him.
Deem To consider or judge as true or correct without evidence. ■ He deems himself the best player on the team, even though he's the worst.
easiest adjective, The one who needs the least amount of effort to do something. ■ I knew I could beat John at chess because he's the easiest player on my team.
ejection The act of forcefully expelling someone or something from a particular place. ■ "When the referee saw that the player had committed a foul, he ejected them from the game."
evict To remove someone or something from a virtual world or computer program because they are no longer welcome. ■ The game moderator evicted the player who was cheating and spoiling the fun for everyone else.
joins The act of becoming or appearing to become part of a larger group, organization, or entity. ■ "When the team finally got their new player, they couldn't wait for him to join in on the fun."
Obsolete Being or becoming outdated, no longer relevant or useful. ■ "My grandfather's record player is so obsolete that it can only play vinyl records on a turntable, which is also obsolete."
pummel To beat or pummel someone repeatedly, often as a form of punishment. ■ The angry coach began to pummel the young football player for making too many mistakes.
pursuit The act of chasing someone or something with great determination and intensity. ■ John pursued his dream of becoming a professional basketball player relentlessly, even when faced with numerous obstacles and setbacks.
smash To crush something with great force. ■ The football player accidentally smashed his own car window while celebrating a touchdown.
spit To forcefully expel saliva from the mouth ■ John accidentally spit on himself while eating his sandwich.; To throw something with great force ■ The basketball player spit the ball into the hoop with incredible accuracy.
Swing A type of musical style characterized by its use of syncopation and improvisation, often used in jazz music. ■ "I love listening to swing music on my old record player," said the nostalgic music collector.
torpedoed To fail miserably or completely, often in a spectacular fashion. ■ "My team's football game was torpedoed when the star player got injured and we lost by 30 points."
whack A hard hit or slap, often with a stick or paddle. ■ The coach gave the player a whack on the wrist when they didn't listen to his instructions.
bounced An action or state of being that involves an object or person rebounding off a surface. ■ The basketball player missed his shot and the ball bounced off the rim before rebounding to him, allowing him to make a layup.
candidate "A person who is being considered for a particular position in a game or tournament." ■ "Mike Johnson was the top candidate for the 'Best Player' award in the baseball game, but he didn't win because he struck out in the final at-bat."
cassette A small rectangular container made of plastic or metal, used to hold magnetic tape for recording and playing back audio or video. ■ "I still have my Walkman cassette player tucked away in the attic. It's like a time capsule from the 80s!
Chess A two player strategic board game with a checkerboard of 64 squares, where players take turns capturing pieces on their opponent's side of the board. ■ "I challenge you to a game of chess, but be warned: my king is a master of disguise."
cribbage A card game played with a deck of 52 cards, in which the goal is to score as many points as possible by making pairs of cards that add up to 15. The player who has the most points at the end of the game wins. ■ "I may not be good at cribbage, but I sure do love a good old-fashioned card game!"
Croupier A person who deals cards and presides over a game of baccarat or other card games. ■ "The croupier was so skilled at dealing cards that he could make any player feel like they were the luckiest person in the world."
hangman A game played by drawing a picture of a man and using it as a template to guess the correct letters in a word. The player is "hanged" if they guess incorrectly. ■ "I can't believe I lost at hangman, I was sure 'm' was in there!"
hoes A piece of equipment used for cultivating the soil, typically consisting of a long handle and a flat metal or wooden blade at the end. An old-fashioned term for "a person who is very good at something" ■ "John is a real hoe when it comes to playing basketball. He scores more points than any other player on the team!"
keno A game of chance played with cards and a set of numbers, in which the player attempts to guess as many correct pairs as possible. ■ "I can't believe I didn't win the keno jackpot last night! It was my lucky day."
Objective A goal, task, or aim that is devoid of personal bias and motivated solely by a desire for knowledge or achievement. ■ "He may have an objective to become the world's greatest guitar player, but his love of attention and public recognition might get in the way."
oboe An instrument that produces a high-pitched, piercing sound. Also known as the "devil's horn" due to its shape. ■ "The oboe player in our orchestra was so good, he could make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up."
Plants Noun (biology) a group of living organisms that lack mobility, reproduce by seed, and grow by the photosynthesis of carbohydrates. ■ The plants in the garden are all flowering, creating a beautiful display., Noun (informal) a person who is very good at playing video games and is often competitive with others. ■ "I knew he was going to be the best plants player!" said John after his friend beat him in the game.
punctured To have a hole in your tire, puncture something by making a hole with a sharp object. ■ "I forgot to check my tires before driving, and now I'm stranded on the side of the road with a flat!", "The football player accidentally kicked the ball into the opponent's goalpost, resulting in a punctured net.
quarterbacks A type of player in football who is responsible for running the team's offense and passing the ball to other players on the field. ■ "Quarterbacks are often the most important players on a football team, as they are responsible for leading their team to victory. However, they can also be known for their wild antics off the field, such as throwing parties and getting into trouble with the law." A slang term used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or talented at something. ■ "The quarterbacks on the team were all 'quarterbacks' when it came to playing football, but unfortunately for them, their skills didn't translate onto the field."
racquet A long-handled, lightweight club with a flat rubber ball attached to one end, used for hitting a small, fast-moving ball across a net and back and forth between two players or teams. ■ "John was such a bad tennis player that he could barely hit the ball with his racquet let alone make it across the net!"
sheets noun: thin pieces of fabric or paper used for sleeping in bed, covering a mattress. ■ "I need new sheets because these ones are getting too dirty from my dog. And speaking of dogs, did you hear the one about the German Shepherd who learned to play cards? He was quite a card player!"
Solitaire A game of skill and strategy in which one player uses a deck of cards to create stacks of increasing numbers by following specific rules. ■ "I used to love playing solitaire, but then I realized that my only competition was myself. Talk about a lonely winner."
Stringing The act of pretending to be a professional baseball player while wearing a fake mustache and holding a tennis ball. ■ "I'm going to string some folks on the mound," said the little league pitcher with a big grin on his face as he threw a tennis ball at an unsuspecting batter. The crowd erupted in laughter, and even the batter couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all.
Strive A strong feeling of determination to do something, often resulting in a lot of effort and energy being put forth. ■ "I'm going to strive to become the world's greatest chess player. First, I'll have to study for years and beat all my friends. Then, I can start challenging the top players in the world!
tackle To physically grab and hold something or someone tightly, usually in order to stop them from moving or to prevent injury. ■ After the game, the coach tackled his star player and gave him a stern talking-to about not running on the field during playtime.
teaming The act of being a team player, especially when it comes to sharing credit for success. ■ When the project was successfully completed, the boss made sure everyone got credit for their contributions, even though they were only there because of teaming.
thunderbird A large, mythical bird with the power to bring lightning and thunderstorms. Also known as a thundering machine of destruction. ■ The thunderbird is said to have attacked many villages in ancient times, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake., A term used to describe an exceptionally talented and powerful athlete. ■ "That basketball player is a real thunderbird!" exclaimed the coach as he watched him dunk the ball effortlessly into the hoop.
whopping A large, impressive beating or punishment given with a whip-like object, typically one that is long and thin. ■ "I got a whopping from my mom for staying out past curfew." ■ "The referee gave the player a yellow card for tripping an opponent, but after the game ended he was given a real whopping in the dressing room."
yanked verb: To pull or drag something quickly and forcefully away from its original location or position. ■ The basketball player was so excited to make the shot that he yanked his arm back, sending the ball flying through the hoop!