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50-50 Grind
Sliding on obstacle with both trucks on edge
Skateboarding
02
A/B Testing
Comparing two versions to see which performs better
Web Design
03
AAD
Automatic Activation Device that deploys reserve parachute
Skydiving
04
Above the Fold
Content visible without scrolling
Web Design
05
Accessibility
Design usable by people with disabilities
Web Design
06
Ace
Serve that opponent cannot return, winning the point immediately
Tennis
07
Acid Test
Measuring acidity levels in wine
Wine Making
08
Acidity
Tartness and freshness in wine
Wine Tasting
09
Act Out
Physical demonstration within verbal joke
Stand-up Comedy
10
Adjacent
Defensive player next to ball carrier
Lacrosse
11
Aerial
Maneuver where surfer and board leave water surface
Surfing
12
Aero Bars
Aerodynamic handlebars reducing wind resistance
Triathlon
13
Aerobic Base
Moderate intensity endurance training
Swimming
14
AFF
Accelerated Free Fall training program for solo jumpers
Skydiving
15
Aftercare
Instructions for tattoo care during healing
Tattooing
16
Age Group (Triathlon)
Competition category based on athlete age
Triathlon
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Albatross
Score of three strokes under par, also called double eagle
Golf
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Alignment
Proper positioning of body in poses
Yoga
19
Alley Dodge
Dodge along sideline using space
Lacrosse
20
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Poetry Writing
21
Altimeter
Device showing altitude during jump
Skydiving
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Anaphora
Repetition of words at beginning of lines
Poetry Writing
23
Apprentice
Student learning tattooing under master artist
Tattooing
24
Approach Shot
Shot used to move forward to net position
Tennis
25
Après-ski
Social activities after skiing
Skiing
26
Aquabike
Event combining swim and bike portions only
Triathlon
27
Arco
Playing with the bow after pizzicato
Violin
28
Arete
Outside corner or edge of rock formation
Bouldering
29
Armbar
Joint lock targeting opponent's elbow
Jiu-Jitsu
30
Asana
Physical postures or poses in yoga practice
Yoga
31
Assist (Basketball)
Pass leading directly to teammate's score
Basketball
32
Assist (Lacrosse)
Pass that directly leads to goal
Lacrosse
33
Assist (Soccer)
Pass leading directly to goal
Soccer
34
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds within words
Poetry Writing
35
Axel
Jump taking off from forward edge and landing backward
Ice Skating
36
Back
Chaser or side drink
Bartending
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Back Handspring
Backward jumping skill landing on hands then feet
Gymnastics
38
Back Walkover
Backward bending skill ending in a standing position
Gymnastics
39
Backcheck
Defensive pressure while retreating to own zone
Hockey
40
Backcountry
Remote wilderness areas away from developed facilities
Hiking
41
Backhand
Shot taken with back of hand facing target
Water Polo
42
Backside
Rotating or approaching with back of body leading
Skateboarding
43
Backside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where back faces slope
Snowboarding
44
Backup Light
Secondary lighting in case primary fails
Spelunking
45
Bail
Jumping off board to avoid crash
Skateboarding
46
Balance
Ability to maintain steady posture
Yoga
47
Balance (Wine)
Harmony between wine components
Wine Tasting
48
Balk
Illegal motion by pitcher resulting in baserunner advancement
Baseball
49
Ball (Baseball)
Pitch outside strike zone not swung at
Baseball
50
Bandha
Energy locks created by muscle contractions
Yoga
51
Barn Door
Uncontrolled swinging away from rock face
Rock Climbing
52
Barrel
Hollow section of breaking wave that surfer can ride inside
Surfing
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Barrel Aging
Storing wine in oak containers
Wine Making
54
BASE
Jumping from Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth
Skydiving
55
Base Building (Running)
Phase of training focused on building aerobic fitness
Running
56
Base Layer (Hiking)
Clothing layer next to skin for moisture management
Hiking
57
Baton
Stick passed between runners in relay races
Track and Field
58
Beam
Narrow apparatus requiring balance and precision
Gymnastics
59
Bearings
Metal balls inside wheels allowing smooth rotation
Skateboarding
60
Beat
Pause allowing audience to process humor
Stand-up Comedy
61
Belay
Safety technique controlling rope for climbing partner
Rock Climbing
62
Belly Flying
Traditional freefall position facing earth
Skydiving
63
Belt
Supportive equipment worn around waist for core stability
Powerlifting
64
Belting
Powerful singing in chest voice at high pitches
Singing
65
Bench Press
Upper body exercise pressing weight from chest
Powerlifting
66
Berimbolo
Complex sweeping technique involving spinning under opponent
Jiu-Jitsu
67
Beta
Information about how to complete climbing moves
Bouldering
68
Bevel
Angled cut across face or edge
Woodworking
69
Bike Check
Pre-race inspection ensuring bicycle safety and compliance
Triathlon
70
Bilateral Breathing
Breathing on both sides during freestyle
Swimming
71
Birdie
Score of one stroke under par for a hole
Golf
72
Biscuit Joint
Connection using oval wooden biscuits
Woodworking
73
Bit
Individual joke or comedic segment
Stand-up Comedy
74
Blackwork
Tattoo style using only black ink
Tattooing
75
Blade (Rowing)
Flat end of oar that enters water
Rowing
76
Blade Work
Manipulation of weapons in contact with opponent's blade
Fencing
77
Blank Verse
Unrhymed iambic pentameter
Poetry Writing
78
Blaze
Paint mark on trees indicating trail route
Hiking
79
Blend
Wine combining multiple grape varieties
Wine Tasting
80
Blending
Combining different wines for balance
Wine Making
81
Block (Basketball)
Defensive rejection of shot attempt
Basketball
82
Block (Table Tennis)
Defensive shot against fast attack
Table Tennis
83
Block (Volleyball)
Defensive action at net against attack
Volleyball
84
Blowout
Ink spreading under skin creating fuzzy lines
Tattooing
85
Blue Material
Explicit or adult-oriented comedy content
Stand-up Comedy
86
Boardslide
Sliding sideways on obstacle with board perpendicular
Skateboarding
87
Body
Weight and fullness of wine in mouth
Wine Tasting
88
Bogey
Score of one stroke over par for a hole
Golf
89
Bombing
Performing poorly with little audience response
Stand-up Comedy
90
Bonk
Running out of energy/glycogen during a ride
Cycling
91
Bonk (Running)
Sudden energy depletion during endurance activities
Running
92
Bottom Bracket
The bearing system that connects cranks to frame
Cycling
93
Bottom Turn
Turn at bottom of wave face to set up ride
Surfing
94
Bouquet
Complex aromas from aging and development
Wine Tasting
95
Bow
Long rod with horsehair used to play violin strings
Violin
96
Bow Hold
Proper grip and position for holding bow
Violin
97
Breadcrumbs
Navigation showing user's location path
Web Design
98
Break Point
Opportunity for receiving player to win opponent's service game
Tennis
99
Breakaway
Small group of riders ahead of the main pack
Cycling
100
Breakdown
Area of fallen rock creating obstacles
Spelunking
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Breakoff
Separating from formation before deployment altitude
Skydiving
102
Breath Support
Controlled use of air for sustained singing
Singing
103
Breathing
Allowing wine to oxidize and open up
Wine Tasting
104
Brick Workout
Training session combining two disciplines back-to-back
Triathlon
105
Bridge
Hip thrust movement to create space or escape
Jiu-Jitsu
106
Bridge (Violin)
Wooden piece supporting strings above soundboard
Violin
107
Bringer Show
Show requiring performers to bring audience members
Stand-up Comedy
108
Brix
Measurement of sugar content in grapes
Wine Making
109
Build
Gradually increasing speed during a swim
Swimming
110
Build (Cocktail)
Constructing drink directly in serving glass
Bartending
111
Bulk
Phase of gaining weight and muscle mass
Bodybuilding
112
Bulkhead
Movable wall to adjust pool length
Swimming
113
Bull Dodge
Power dodge straight to goal
Lacrosse
114
Bump
Pass using forearms to contact ball
Volleyball
115
Bunker
Sand hazard strategically placed around course
Golf
116
Bushwhacking
Hiking through dense vegetation without established trail
Hiking
117
Cadence
Pedaling rhythm (revolutions per minute)
Cycling
118
Cadence (Running)
Number of steps taken per minute while running
Running
119
Caesura
Pause or break within line of poetry
Poetry Writing
120
Cairn
Stack of stones marking trail or important location
Hiking
121
Call
Drink ordered with specific brand
Bartending
122
Call to Action
Element prompting user to take action
Web Design
123
Callback
Reference to earlier joke or premise
Stand-up Comedy
124
Callback Chain
Series of related callbacks throughout set
Stand-up Comedy
125
Camel Spin
Spin position with free leg extended horizontally behind
Ice Skating
126
Campus
Climbing using only arms without feet
Bouldering
127
Canopy
Parachute fabric that provides lift and control
Skydiving
128
Cap
Layer of skins floating during red fermentation
Wine Making
129
Carb Load
Increasing carbohydrate intake to fill muscles before show
Bodybuilding
130
Carb Loading
Dietary strategy to maximize glycogen stores before race
Running
131
Cartwheel
Sideways skill with hands and feet touching in sequence
Gymnastics
132
Carve
Turn technique using ski edges without skidding
Skiing
133
Cassette
The cluster of gears on the rear wheel
Cycling
134
Catch
Initial part of stroke when hand enters and grabs water
Swimming
135
Catch (Rowing)
Beginning of rowing stroke when oar enters water
Rowing
136
Cave Conservation
Practices protecting cave environments
Spelunking
137
Cave Pack
Specialized backpack designed for underground use
Spelunking
138
Cave System
Network of connected underground passages and chambers
Spelunking
139
Chainring
The front gears attached to the cranks
Cycling
140
Chakra
Energy centers along the spine
Yoga
141
Chamber
Large open space within cave system
Spelunking
142
Chamfer
Angled cut along edge or corner
Woodworking
143
Check
Legal defensive contact with stick or body
Lacrosse
144
Chest Voice
Lower register resonating in chest cavity
Singing
145
Child's Pose
Resting position with knees down and arms forward
Yoga
146
Chin Rest
Support piece for holding violin against jaw
Violin
147
Chip Shot
Short shot near green with low trajectory
Golf
148
Chop
Defensive shot with heavy underspin
Table Tennis
149
Circle Swimming
Multiple swimmers sharing a lane
Swimming
150
Clamp
Tool applying pressure during glue-up
Woodworking
151
Clarification
Process of removing particles and sediment
Wine Making
152
Clean Comedy
Family-friendly comedy without explicit content
Stand-up Comedy
153
Clear
Moving ball from defensive to offensive end
Lacrosse
154
Clinch
Close-range grappling position standing up
Mixed Martial Arts
155
Closer
Strong final joke ending the set
Stand-up Comedy
156
Cobra Pose
Back-bending pose strengthening spine
Yoga
157
Cold Soak
Pre-fermentation extraction at low temperature
Wine Making
158
Color Packing
Saturating areas with solid color
Tattooing
159
Color Palette
Selected colors used throughout design
Web Design
160
Column
Formation where stalactite and stalagmite meet
Spelunking
161
Commands
Official instructions given during competition lifts
Powerlifting
162
Compass
Navigation instrument for determining direction
Spelunking
163
Complexity
Multiple layers of flavors and aromas
Wine Tasting
164
Compression
Squeezing holds toward each other
Bouldering
165
Conditioning
Low body fat with high muscle definition and vascularity
Bodybuilding
166
Consonance
Repetition of consonant sounds within words
Poetry Writing
167
Consultation
Initial meeting to discuss tattoo plans
Tattooing
168
Conversion Rate
Percentage of visitors completing desired action
Web Design
169
Cool-down
Easy swimming after intense training
Swimming
170
Cool-down (Singing)
Gentle exercises after singing session
Singing
171
Corner Kick
Restart from corner after ball goes out off defending team
Soccer
172
Counterattack
Fast offensive transition after gaining possession
Water Polo
173
Couplet
Two consecutive rhyming lines
Poetry Writing
174
Cover-up
New tattoo designed to hide existing one
Tattooing
175
Cox
Coxswain who steers boat and calls race strategy
Rowing
176
Crab
When oar gets stuck in water disrupting stroke rhythm
Rowing
177
Cradle
Pinning technique that secures head and leg together
Wrestling
178
Cradle (Lacrosse)
Rocking motion to keep ball secure in stick
Lacrosse
179
Crash Pad
Foam mat providing protection from falls
Bouldering
180
Crawlway
Low passage requiring hands and knees navigation
Spelunking
181
Crimp
Grip using fingertips on small edge holds
Rock Climbing
182
Crisp
Fresh, clean taste with good acidity
Wine Tasting
183
Cross (Soccer)
Pass from wide area toward goal area
Soccer
184
Crosscut
Cut made perpendicular to wood grain
Woodworking
185
Crossover (Basketball)
Dribbling move to change direction and beat defender
Basketball
186
Crossover (Ice Skating)
Technique for turning and gaining speed
Ice Skating
187
Crowd Work
Improvised interaction with audience members
Stand-up Comedy
188
Crush
Breaking grape skins to release juice
Wine Making
189
Crux
Most difficult section of a climbing route
Rock Climbing
190
Curveball
Pitch with downward and sideways break
Baseball
191
Custom Work
Original tattoo design created for specific client
Tattooing
192
Cut
Qualifying time for higher level competition
Swimming
193
Cut (Bodybuilding)
Phase of losing fat while preserving muscle
Bodybuilding
194
Cut (Lacrosse)
Quick movement to get open for pass
Lacrosse
195
Cutaway
Jettisoning main parachute to deploy reserve
Skydiving
196
Cutback
Sharp turn back toward breaking section of wave
Surfing
197
Cutting
Process of losing weight to compete in lower class
Powerlifting
198
Dabbing
Touching ground or object other than designated holds
Bouldering
199
Dado
Rectangular groove cut across wood grain
Woodworking
200
Day Pack
Small backpack for carrying essentials on day hikes
Hiking
201
De La Riva
Guard position with one leg hooked behind opponent's leg
Jiu-Jitsu
202
Deadlift
Exercise lifting weight from floor to standing position
Powerlifting
203
Decanting
Pouring wine into separate container
Wine Tasting
204
Decathlon
Men's combined event with ten track and field disciplines
Track and Field
205
Deck
Pool area where swimmers and coaches stand
Swimming
206
Deck (Skateboard)
Wooden platform of skateboard that rider stands on
Skateboarding
207
Defensive Press (Water Polo)
Defensive strategy applying constant pressure
Water Polo
208
Degassing
Removing carbon dioxide from wine
Wine Making
209
Deke
Fake move to deceive opponent
Hockey
210
Deload
Reduced training volume to promote recovery
Powerlifting
211
Deployment
Opening the parachute during descent
Skydiving
212
Derailleur
Mechanism that moves the chain between gears
Cycling
213
Descending
Each repeat swim faster than the previous
Swimming
214
Deuce
Score of 40-40, requiring two consecutive points to win game
Tennis
215
Diaphragm
Primary muscle used for breath support in singing
Singing
216
Diction
Clear pronunciation of words while singing
Singing
217
Dig
Defensive save of attacked ball
Volleyball
218
Dirty
With olive brine added
Bartending
219
Discus
Throwing event with a heavy disc
Track and Field
220
Dismount
Final skill performed when leaving an apparatus
Gymnastics
221
Distance Per Stroke
Efficiency measure
Swimming
222
DNF (Racing)
Did not finish - withdrawal from race
Triathlon
223
Dodge
Offensive move to get past defender
Lacrosse
224
DOMS
Delayed onset muscle soreness after intense training
Bodybuilding
225
Double Leg
Takedown attacking both of opponent's legs simultaneously
Wrestling
226
Double Play
Defensive play retiring two runners
Baseball
227
Double Stop
Playing two notes simultaneously
Violin
228
Double Strain
Using two strainers for ultra-smooth cocktails
Bartending
229
Dovetail
Strong interlocking joint resembling dove's tail
Woodworking
230
Downward Dog
Fundamental pose forming inverted V shape
Yoga
231
DQ
Disqualification for rule violation
Swimming
232
Drafting
Riding behind someone to reduce wind resistance
Cycling
233
Drafting (Triathlon)
Following closely behind another athlete to reduce wind resistance
Triathlon
234
Draw (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from right to left for right-handers
Golf
235
Dribble
Moving ball with feet while maintaining control
Soccer
236
Drishti
Focused gaze point during poses
Yoga
237
Drive (Rowing)
Power phase of rowing stroke using legs and back
Rowing
238
Drivetrain
The system that transfers power from pedals to wheels (chain, cassette, derailleurs)
Cycling
239
Drop In
Taking off on wave closest to breaking section
Surfing
240
Drop Shot
Softly hit shot that barely clears net and drops short
Tennis
241
Dropout
Frame slots where the rear wheel attaches
Cycling
242
Dry
Wine with little or no residual sugar
Wine Tasting
243
Dry (Cocktail)
Less sweet vermouth in cocktail
Bartending
244
Duck Dive
Technique to dive under incoming waves
Surfing
245
Dunk
Shot where player jumps and forces ball down through hoop
Basketball
246
Dynamics
Volume variations in vocal performance
Singing
247
Dyno
Dynamic movement launching to distant hold
Rock Climbing
248
DZ
Drop Zone - airport or facility for skydiving
Skydiving
249
Eagle
Score of two strokes under par for a hole
Golf
250
Earthy
Flavors reminiscent of soil or forest floor
Wine Tasting
251
Easy Run
Relaxed pace run for recovery and base building
Running
252
Easy Swimming
Low-intensity swimming
Swimming
253
Echelon
Diagonal riding formation used in crosswinds
Cycling
254
Edge (Ice Skating)
Inside or outside curve of skate blade
Ice Skating
255
Edge (Skiing)
Metal strip on ski bottom used for control
Skiing
256
Eggbeater
Treading water technique using alternating leg rotations
Water Polo
257
Ejection
Temporary removal from game for rule violation
Water Polo
258
Elevation Gain
Total vertical distance climbed during hike
Hiking
259
Eliminate
Modified version of problem restricting certain holds
Bouldering
260
EMO
Extra man offense during opponent penalty
Lacrosse
261
En Garde
Starting position and command to begin fencing
Fencing
262
End Grain
Cross-section showing cut ends of fibers
Woodworking
263
Enjambment
Line breaks that continue thought to next line
Poetry Writing
264
Equipped
Lifting with supportive gear like suits and wraps
Powerlifting
265
ERA
Earned run average - pitcher's runs allowed per nine innings
Baseball
266
Escape
Getting away from opponent's control without gaining control yourself
Wrestling
267
Exit
Leaving the aircraft to begin skydive
Skydiving
268
Exposed
Trail section with little protection from weather or falls
Hiking
269
Express
Releasing citrus oils over drink
Bartending
270
Face-off
Method of starting play with two players competing for ball
Lacrosse
271
Fade (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from left to right for right-handers
Golf
272
Fairway
Short grass area between tee and green where ideal shots land
Golf
273
Fall Line
Steepest and most direct path down slope
Skiing
274
False Start
Leaving starting block before signal
Swimming
275
False Start (Track)
Illegal start before the starting signal
Track and Field
276
False Summit
Peak that appears to be summit but isn't the highest point
Hiking
277
Falsetto
Light, breathy upper register in male voices
Singing
278
Fartlek
Swedish training method mixing fast and slow running randomly
Running
279
Fast Break
Quick transition from defense to offense
Basketball
280
Favicon
Small icon displayed in browser tab
Web Design
281
Feather (Rowing)
Rotating oar blade parallel to water during recovery
Rowing
282
Fermentation
Process converting sugars to alcohol
Wine Making
283
Figure
Decorative grain patterns in wood
Woodworking
284
Filtration
Removing particles through filter media
Wine Making
285
Fine Tuners
Small adjusters for precise string tuning
Violin
286
Fingerboard
Smooth wooden surface where fingers press strings
Violin
287
Finish
Protective and decorative coating
Woodworking
288
Finish (Wine)
Lingering taste after swallowing
Wine Tasting
289
Fins
Foot gear to increase propulsion during training
Swimming
290
First Position
Basic hand position on violin neck
Violin
291
Five Hole
Space between goaltender's legs
Hockey
292
Flagging
Extending leg for balance without weight-bearing
Rock Climbing
293
Flash
Completing route successfully on first attempt
Rock Climbing
294
Flash (Tattoo)
Pre-drawn tattoo designs displayed in shop
Tattooing
295
Fleche
Running attack where fencer passes opponent
Fencing
296
Flexibility
Range of motion in joints and muscles
Yoga
297
Flick
Quick wrist shot against short ball
Table Tennis
298
Float
Layer ingredient on top of drink
Bartending
299
Floor Exercise
Routine performed on spring floor with tumbling and dance
Gymnastics
300
Flow
Smooth transition between poses
Yoga
301
Flowstone
Mineral deposits creating smooth cave formations
Spelunking
302
Footer
Bottom section of webpage
Web Design
303
Footwork (Ice Skating)
Sequence of steps and turns across ice
Ice Skating
304
Fore
Warning shout to alert others of an approaching golf ball
Golf
305
Forechecking
Pressuring opponents in their defensive zone
Hockey
306
Forefoot Strike
Landing pattern where front of foot contacts ground first
Running
307
Formation
Multiple skydivers linking together in freefall
Skydiving
308
Free Flying
Advanced body positions like head down or sit flying
Skydiving
309
Free Kick
Restart after foul with opponents 10 yards away
Soccer
310
Free Throw
Uncontested shot from foul line worth one point
Basketball
311
Free Verse
Poetry without regular meter or rhyme
Poetry Writing
312
Freefall
Period falling through air before parachute deployment
Skydiving
313
Front Crawl
Technical name for freestyle stroke
Swimming
314
Front Walkover
Forward bending skill passing through handstand
Gymnastics
315
Frontside
Rotating or approaching with front of body leading
Skateboarding
316
Frontside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where chest faces slope
Snowboarding
317
Fruit Forward
Wine emphasizing fruit flavors
Wine Tasting
318
Gaiters
Protective covering for lower legs and boot tops
Hiking
319
Garnish
Decorative and aromatic final touch
Bartending
320
Gaston
Grip pushing sideways away from body
Bouldering
321
Gi
Traditional uniform worn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu
322
Glide (Ice Skating)
Smooth movement across ice without pushing
Ice Skating
323
Glue-up
Process of joining pieces with adhesive
Woodworking
324
Goal (Soccer)
Point scored by getting ball into opponent's net
Soccer
325
Goofy
Stance with right foot forward on board
Snowboarding
326
Grade
Rating system indicating climbing difficulty
Rock Climbing
327
Grain
Direction and pattern of wood fibers
Woodworking
328
Green
Smooth putting surface around the hole
Golf
329
Green Light
Audience signal showing engagement and enjoyment
Stand-up Comedy
330
Grid System
Framework for organizing layout elements
Web Design
331
Grip Tape
Sandpaper-like surface on top of deck
Skateboarding
332
Ground and Pound
Technique of taking opponents down and striking them on the ground
Mixed Martial Arts
333
Ground Ball
Loose ball on the ground that players compete for
Lacrosse
334
Groupset
Complete set of components (shifters, derailleurs, brakes, etc.)
Cycling
335
Guard
Defensive position on back with legs controlling opponent
Mixed Martial Arts
336
Gutter
Pool edge overflow system
Swimming
337
Haiku
Japanese three-line poem with 5-7-5 syllable pattern
Poetry Writing
338
Half Ironman
Triathlon distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Triathlon
339
Half Nelson
Control technique with arm under opponent's arm and behind neck
Wrestling
340
Halfpipe
U-shaped ramp for aerial maneuvers
Snowboarding
341
Hammer Throw
Throwing event with weighted ball on wire
Track and Field
342
Handicap (Golf)
System allowing players of different abilities to compete fairly
Golf
343
Handstand
Inverted position balanced on hands
Gymnastics
344
Hardwood
Dense wood from deciduous trees
Woodworking
345
Harmonics
High, flute-like tones created by light finger pressure
Violin
346
Hat Trick
Three goals scored by same player in one game
Hockey
347
Head Voice
Upper register resonating in head cavity
Singing
348
Header (Soccer)
Playing ball with head
Soccer
349
Header (Web)
Top section of webpage
Web Design
350
Headlamp
Primary lighting source worn on head
Spelunking
351
Headset
Bearing system that allows steering
Cycling
352
Healing
Recovery process after getting tattooed
Tattooing
353
Heat
Group of swimmers racing together
Swimming
354
Heckler
Disruptive audience member interrupting performance
Stand-up Comedy
355
Heel Edge
Turning using edge under heels
Snowboarding
356
Heel Hook
Using heel to pull body up or maintain position
Rock Climbing
357
Heel Strike
Landing pattern where heel contacts ground first
Running
358
Heelflip
Trick where board flips using heel instead of toe
Skateboarding
359
Heptathlon
Women's combined event with seven track and field disciplines
Track and Field
360
Hierarchy
Arrangement showing relative importance
Web Design
361
High Bar
Men's apparatus with single horizontal bar for swinging routines
Gymnastics
362
High Jump
Event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar
Track and Field
363
Highball
Tall boulder problem where fall consequences are serious
Bouldering
364
Hitting the Wall
Another term for bonking - sudden energy depletion
Cycling
365
Hole Set
Offensive player positioned in front of goal
Water Polo
366
Home Run
Hit that allows batter to circle all bases and score
Baseball
367
Hook (Golf)
Severe right-to-left ball flight for right-handers
Golf
368
Hop and Pop
Jump with immediate parachute deployment
Skydiving
369
Hurdles
Race involving jumping over barriers while maintaining speed
Track and Field
370
Hydrometer
Tool measuring specific gravity and sugar
Wine Making
371
Hypertrophy
Increase in muscle fiber size
Bodybuilding
372
Hypoxic Training
Swimming with restricted breathing patterns
Swimming
373
Ice Bath (Recovery)
Recovery method using cold water immersion
Running
374
Icing
Illegal clearing of puck from behind center line
Hockey
375
Imagery
Vivid descriptive language appealing to senses
Poetry Writing
376
Inclinometer
Tool measuring passage slopes and angles
Spelunking
377
Individual Medley
Race combining all four strokes in order
Swimming
378
Ink
Pigmented liquid deposited into skin
Tattooing
379
Intention
Purpose or focus set for practice
Yoga
380
Intervals (Running)
Repeated periods of fast running with recovery periods
Running
381
Intonation
Accuracy of pitch and tuning
Violin
382
Ironman
Triathlon distance: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run
Triathlon
383
Javelin
Throwing event with a spear-like implement
Track and Field
384
Jib
Sliding on rails, boxes, or other features
Snowboarding
385
Jig
Guide tool for repeatable cuts or operations
Woodworking
386
Jigger
Double-sided measuring tool for spirits
Bartending
387
Kerf
Width of material removed by saw blade
Woodworking
388
Kick (Track)
Final acceleration in middle or long distance races
Track and Field
389
Kickboard
Flotation device for kick-only training
Swimming
390
Kicker
Jump ramp in terrain park
Snowboarding
391
Kickflip
Trick where board flips sideways while in air
Skateboarding
392
Kill
Attack that results in immediate point
Volleyball
393
Killing
Performing exceptionally well with strong audience response
Stand-up Comedy
394
Kimura
Shoulder lock submission technique
Mixed Martial Arts
395
Knee Pads
Protective gear for crawling in caves
Spelunking
396
Knee Wraps
Elastic wraps providing knee support in squat
Powerlifting
397
Kona
Ironman World Championship held in Hawaii
Triathlon
398
Lactate Threshold
Intensity where lactic acid accumulates
Swimming
399
Lactate Threshold (Running)
Exercise intensity where lactate accumulates in blood
Running
400
Landing Page
Single page designed for specific purpose
Web Design
401
Lane Rope
Floating barriers separating swim lanes
Swimming
402
Larynx
Voice box containing vocal cords
Singing
403
Layering System
Method of wearing multiple clothing layers for versatility
Hiking
404
Layout
Body position completely straight and extended
Gymnastics
405
Lead Climbing
Climbing while placing protection and trailing rope
Rock Climbing
406
Lean Mass
Body weight minus fat mass
Bodybuilding
407
Leave No Trace
Outdoor ethics minimizing environmental impact
Hiking
408
Lees
Dead yeast and sediment after fermentation
Wine Making
409
Legato
Smooth, connected playing style
Violin
410
Legs
Droplets running down glass after swirling
Wine Tasting
411
Let
Point replayed due to net interference or other interruption
Table Tennis
412
Libero
Specialized defensive player who cannot attack above net
Volleyball
413
Line Work
Initial outlining phase of tattoo process
Tattooing
414
Liner
Machine setup for creating tattoo outlines
Tattooing
415
Lineup
Area beyond breakers where surfers wait for waves
Surfing
416
Lipslide
Sliding trick approaching obstacle from opposite side
Skateboarding
417
Load
Group of skydivers on single aircraft
Skydiving
418
Load Time
Time required for page to fully display
Web Design
419
Lob
High shot over opponent's head
Tennis
420
Lob Shot
High arcing shot over goalkeeper
Water Polo
421
Logbook
Record of all skydives including details and signatures
Skydiving
422
Long Jump
Event measuring horizontal distance jumped from takeoff
Track and Field
423
Long Run
Extended distance run at conversational pace
Running
424
Loop
Topspin shot with curved racket motion
Table Tennis
425
Lotus Pose
Seated meditation pose with crossed legs
Yoga
426
Lunge
Attacking movement extending forward leg and arm
Fencing
427
Lutz
Jump taking off from back outside edge
Ice Skating
428
Maceration
Skin contact extracting color and tannins
Wine Making
429
Machine
Electric device powering tattoo needles
Tattooing
430
Macros
Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats
Bodybuilding
431
Malolactic
Secondary fermentation softening acidity
Wine Making
432
Man Down
Defensive situation when opponent has extra player
Lacrosse
433
Mandatory Poses
Required poses judged in bodybuilding competition
Bodybuilding
434
Manifest
Sign-up process for getting on loads
Skydiving
435
Mantle
Climbing move pressing up onto ledge like getting out of pool
Rock Climbing
436
Mantra
Sacred sound or phrase for meditation
Yoga
437
Manual
Balancing on back wheels while rolling forward
Skateboarding
438
Marathon
Long distance race of 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers
Track and Field
439
Mashing
Pedaling with high resistance, low cadence
Cycling
440
Match
Placing both hands on same hold
Bouldering
441
Meditation
Practice of sustained attention and awareness
Yoga
442
Meet
Powerlifting competition with three attempts per lift
Powerlifting
443
Melisma
Multiple notes sung on single syllable
Singing
444
Metaphor
Direct comparison between unlike things
Poetry Writing
445
Meter
Rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Poetry Writing
446
Metonymy
Substituting associated word for actual thing
Poetry Writing
447
Midfoot Strike
Landing pattern where middle of foot contacts ground first
Running
448
Mindfulness
Present moment awareness without judgment
Yoga
449
Minerality
Stone or earth-like characteristics
Wine Tasting
450
Mixed Voice
Blended chest and head voice registers
Singing
451
Mockup
Visual representation of final design
Web Design
452
Modification
Adaptation of pose for individual needs
Yoga
453
Moguls
Bumps formed on ski slopes by repeated turns
Skiing
454
Mongo
Pushing skateboard with front foot instead of back foot
Skateboarding
455
Mortise
Rectangular hole cut to receive tenon
Woodworking
456
Mount
Top position sitting on opponent's torso
Mixed Martial Arts
457
Mount (Gymnastics)
Initial skill used to get onto an apparatus
Gymnastics
458
Mountain Pose
Basic standing pose with proper alignment
Yoga
459
Muddler
Tool for crushing fruits and herbs
Bartending
460
Mudra
Hand positions channeling energy
Yoga
461
Mulligan
Informal do-over shot not counted in official scoring
Golf
462
Must
Crushed grapes before or during fermentation
Wine Making
463
Mute
Device placed on bridge to dampen sound
Violin
464
Namaste
Greeting recognizing divine in others, hands at heart
Yoga
465
Navigation
System for moving through website
Web Design
466
Neat
Spirit served without ice or mixers
Bartending
467
Needle
Sharp point that punctures skin to deposit ink
Tattooing
468
Negative Split
Swimming second half of race faster than first half
Swimming
469
Negative Split (Running)
Running second half of race faster than first half
Running
470
No-Gi
Jiu-jitsu practiced without the traditional uniform
Jiu-Jitsu
471
Nose
Aroma and bouquet of wine
Wine Tasting
472
Nose Manual
Balancing on front wheels while rolling
Skateboarding
473
Nutrition Strategy
Plan for fueling during long distance events
Triathlon
474
Oak
Flavor and texture from barrel aging
Wine Tasting
475
Off-Season
Period between competitions focused on building muscle
Bodybuilding
476
Offside
Violation when player is ahead of last defender when ball is played
Soccer
477
Ollie
Fundamental trick jumping with board without using hands
Skateboarding
478
Ollie (Snowboarding)
Jump technique lifting board off ground
Snowboarding
479
Olympic Distance
Triathlon distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
Triathlon
480
Omoplata
Shoulder lock using legs to control opponent's arm
Jiu-Jitsu
481
On the Rocks
Served over ice cubes
Bartending
482
One Rep Max
Maximum weight that can be lifted for single repetition
Powerlifting
483
One Timer
Shot taken immediately upon receiving pass
Hockey
484
Open Mic
Performance opportunity for new or developing comics
Stand-up Comedy
485
Open String
Playing string without finger pressure
Violin
486
Open Turn
Touch-and-go turn used in breaststroke and butterfly
Swimming
487
Opener
Conservative first attempt in competition
Powerlifting
488
Opener (Comedy)
First joke establishing tone and connection
Stand-up Comedy
489
Overhand
Shooting or passing motion from above shoulder
Lacrosse
490
Overhang
Rock face angled past vertical
Bouldering
491
Pace (Running)
Rate of speed, typically measured in minutes per mile or kilometer
Running
492
Pace Clock
Large timer for interval training
Swimming
493
Paddle
Racquet used in table tennis, also called bat or racket
Table Tennis
494
Paddles
Hand devices to increase resistance and stroke feel
Swimming
495
Palate
Taste and mouthfeel of wine
Wine Tasting
496
Par (Golf)
Expected number of strokes for a skilled player to complete a hole
Golf
497
Parallel Bars
Men's apparatus with two parallel horizontal bars
Gymnastics
498
Parallel Turn
Turn with skis remaining parallel throughout
Skiing
499
Parry
Defensive action deflecting opponent's attack
Fencing
500
Pass
Getting past opponent's legs to achieve dominant position
Jiu-Jitsu
501
Passage
Tunnel or corridor connecting cave chambers
Spelunking
502
Passaggio
Transition zone between vocal registers
Singing
503
Passing Shot
Shot that goes past net player for winner
Tennis
504
Peak Week
Final week of preparation before competition
Bodybuilding
505
Peaking
Training phase preparing for maximum performance
Powerlifting
506
Pearl
Nose diving underwater when catching wave
Surfing
507
Peloton
Main group of riders in a race
Cycling
508
Penalty
Free shot from penalty spot after foul in box
Soccer
509
Penalty Kill
Playing short-handed due to penalty
Hockey
510
Penalty Shot
One-on-one shot against goalkeeper from 5-meter line
Water Polo
511
Perfect
Equal parts sweet and dry vermouth
Bartending
512
Personal Best
Individual's fastest time
Swimming
513
Personal Best (Track)
Individual's fastest time or best mark in an event
Track and Field
514
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Poetry Writing
515
Phrasing
Musical shaping of lyrical lines
Singing
516
Pick
Screen set to free up teammate
Lacrosse
517
Pick and Roll
Offensive play involving screen and roll to basket
Basketball
518
Pike
Body position with legs straight and bent at hips
Gymnastics
519
Pin
Holding both of an opponent's shoulders to the mat simultaneously
Wrestling
520
Pinch
Grip squeezing hold between thumb and fingers
Rock Climbing
521
Piste
Rectangular strip where fencing takes place
Fencing
522
Pit
Area directly in front of goal where hole set plays
Water Polo
523
Pitch
Section of climb between belay stations
Rock Climbing
524
Pitch (Singing)
Highness or lowness of musical tone
Singing
525
Pitch Shot
High, soft shot typically with a wedge
Golf
526
Pizzicato
Plucking strings with finger instead of bow
Violin
527
Placement
Location on body where tattoo will be applied
Tattooing
528
Planing
Smoothing and sizing wood with plane
Woodworking
529
Plank Pose
Strengthening pose holding straight body position
Yoga
530
PLF
Parachute Landing Fall technique for safe landing
Skydiving
531
Pocket
Netted area of stick head that holds the ball
Lacrosse
532
Pocket Hole
Angled hole for hidden screw connection
Woodworking
533
Pole Vault
Event using a pole to vault over a high bar
Track and Field
534
Pommel Horse
Men's apparatus featuring circular leg movements
Gymnastics
535
Pop Shuvit
Trick rotating board 180 degrees horizontally
Skateboarding
536
Portfolio
Collection of artist's best tattoo work
Tattooing
537
Posing
Art of displaying physique in competition
Bodybuilding
538
Powder (Skiing)
Fresh, deep, untracked snow
Skiing
539
Power 10
Series of 10 hard strokes to gain advantage
Rowing
540
Power Play
Advantage when opposing team has player in penalty box
Hockey
541
PR
Personal record, best lift achieved
Powerlifting
542
PR (Running)
Personal record, best time achieved in a specific distance
Running
543
Pranayama
Breathing techniques and breath control practices
Yoga
544
Premise
Basic idea or concept underlying joke
Stand-up Comedy
545
Press (Wine)
Extracting juice from crushed grapes
Wine Making
546
Primo
Balancing on edge of skateboard deck
Skateboarding
547
Problem
Bouldering route or sequence of moves
Bouldering
548
Project
Challenging route worked on over multiple attempts
Rock Climbing
549
Props
Equipment like blocks, straps, and bolsters
Yoga
550
Prototype
Interactive model showing functionality
Web Design
551
Prusik
Rope climbing technique using friction knots
Spelunking
552
Pull
Taking a turn at the front of a group to set pace
Cycling
553
Pull Buoy
Foam device held between legs during arm-only sets
Swimming
554
Pump (Bodybuilding)
Temporary muscle swelling from increased blood flow
Bodybuilding
555
Pump (Climbing)
Muscle fatigue in forearms from sustained gripping
Rock Climbing
556
Punch Down
Submerging grape cap during fermentation
Wine Making
557
Punchline
Climactic part of joke that creates laughter
Stand-up Comedy
558
Purification
Process of making water safe to drink
Hiking
559
Push
Passive shot with underspin
Table Tennis
560
Quatrain
Four-line stanza
Poetry Writing
561
Question Mark Dodge
Curved dodge changing direction sharply
Lacrosse
562
Quick Set
Fast, low set to middle attacker
Volleyball
563
Rabbet
Step-like recess cut along edge
Woodworking
564
Racking
Transferring wine off sediment
Wine Making
565
Range
Span from lowest to highest singable note
Singing
566
Rappel
Controlled descent using rope
Spelunking
567
Raw
Lifting without supportive equipment like suits or wraps
Powerlifting
568
RBI
Run batted in - run scored due to batter's action
Baseball
569
Realism
Photographic style achieving lifelike appearance
Tattooing
570
Rear Naked Choke
Chokehold applied from behind opponent's back
Mixed Martial Arts
571
Rebound (Basketball)
Gaining possession of missed shot
Basketball
572
Rebound (Hockey)
Puck that bounces off goaltender
Hockey
573
Recovery (Rowing)
Return phase between strokes when oar is out of water
Rowing
574
Recovery Swimming
Low-intensity swimming for active rest
Swimming
575
Red Light
Failed attempt in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
576
Red Light (Comedy)
Audience signal showing disengagement
Stand-up Comedy
577
Redpoint
Completing route cleanly after previous practice
Rock Climbing
578
Refrain
Repeated line or phrase throughout poem
Poetry Writing
579
Regular (Snowboarding)
Stance with left foot forward on board
Snowboarding
580
Relay
Team race where runners pass a baton
Track and Field
581
Reserve
Backup parachute for emergency situations
Skydiving
582
Resonance
Amplification of voice in body cavities
Singing
583
Responsive
Design adapting to different screen sizes
Web Design
584
Reversal
Moving from bottom to top position and gaining control
Wrestling
585
Rhyme Scheme
Pattern of rhymes at end of lines
Poetry Writing
586
Ride
Defensive pressure preventing opponent from clearing
Lacrosse
587
Riff
Vocal embellishment with rapid note changes
Singing
588
Right of Way
Priority rules determining who scores when both hit
Fencing
589
Rim
Coating glass edge with salt or sugar
Bartending
590
Rimstone
Mineral dams creating pools in caves
Spelunking
591
Rings
Men's apparatus with two suspended rings requiring strength
Gymnastics
592
Rinse
Coating glass interior with spirit
Bartending
593
Rip Cut
Cut made parallel to wood grain
Woodworking
594
Riposte
Counter-attack immediately following successful parry
Fencing
595
Rosin
Resin applied to bow hair for proper grip on strings
Violin
596
Rotation
Clockwise movement of players after winning serve
Volleyball
597
Rough
Longer grass areas adjacent to fairway making shots more difficult
Golf
598
Round-off
Skill similar to cartwheel but landing with both feet together
Gymnastics
599
Route
Climbing path up rock face or artificial wall
Rock Climbing
600
Rubber
Surface material on paddle affecting ball spin and speed
Table Tennis
601
Rule of Three
Comedy structure with setup, reinforce, punchline
Stand-up Comedy
602
Run
Fast sequence of notes on single syllable
Singing
603
Runner's High
Euphoric feeling experienced during or after running
Running
604
Sacrifice Fly
Out that allows runner to score from third base
Baseball
605
Salto
Flip or somersault performed in gymnastics
Gymnastics
606
Sanding
Smoothing wood surface with abrasive
Woodworking
607
Savasana
Final relaxation pose lying flat
Yoga
608
Save
Goalkeeper preventing goal attempt
Lacrosse
609
Schuss
Straight downhill run at high speed
Skiing
610
Scramble
Section requiring hands for balance and progress
Hiking
611
Seed Time
Previous best time used for event entry
Swimming
612
Send
Successfully complete a route without falling
Rock Climbing
613
Send-off
Departure time for interval training
Swimming
614
SEO
Optimization for search engine rankings
Web Design
615
Serve (Volleyball)
Shot that initiates play
Volleyball
616
Service
Shot that starts each point
Table Tennis
617
Session (Skateboard)
Skateboarding gathering or practice time
Skateboarding
618
Session (Tattoo)
Single appointment for tattoo work
Tattooing
619
Set (Comedy)
Complete comedic performance of specific length
Stand-up Comedy
620
Set (Volleyball)
Pass positioned for teammate to attack
Volleyball
621
Sets (Surfing)
Groups of larger waves that arrive together
Surfing
622
Settled
Half-court offense against set defense
Lacrosse
623
Setup
Beginning part of joke establishing context
Stand-up Comedy
624
Shader
Machine setup for filling and shading
Tattooing
625
Shading
Adding gradations and depth to tattoo
Tattooing
626
Shake
Vigorous mixing method with ice
Bartending
627
Shaker
Container for mixing drinks with ice
Bartending
628
Shave Down
Removing body hair before major competition
Swimming
629
Shell (Rowing)
Racing boat used in rowing
Rowing
630
Shifting
Moving hand to different positions on fingerboard
Violin
631
Shot Put
Throwing event with heavy metal ball
Track and Field
632
Shoulder Rest
Padded support attached under violin
Violin
633
Shredded
Extremely low body fat with high muscle definition
Bodybuilding
634
Shrimp
Hip escape movement to create space and improve position
Jiu-Jitsu
635
Side Control
Top position perpendicular to opponent lying on side
Mixed Martial Arts
636
Sidearm
Shooting or passing motion from side
Lacrosse
637
Sidebar
Vertical column alongside main content
Web Design
638
Sighting
Lifting head to navigate in open water
Swimming
639
Simile
Comparison using "like" or "as"
Poetry Writing
640
Single Leg
Takedown targeting one of opponent's legs
Wrestling
641
Singlet
Tight-fitting uniform worn in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
642
Sit Start
Beginning boulder problem from sitting position
Bouldering
643
Slab
Rock face angled less than vertical
Bouldering
644
Slam
Hard fall or crash while skateboarding
Skateboarding
645
Sleeve
Large tattoo covering entire arm
Tattooing
646
Slice
Backward rotation on ball causing low bounce
Tennis
647
Slice (Golf)
Severe left-to-right ball flight for right-handers
Golf
648
Slide
Defensive rotation to provide help
Lacrosse
649
Slipstreaming
Another term for drafting - riding in someone's wind shadow
Cycling
650
Smash
Powerful downward shot against high ball
Table Tennis
651
Smooth
Texture without harsh or rough elements
Wine Tasting
652
Snorkel
Breathing tube allowing continuous stroke work
Swimming
653
Soft Pedal
Easy, recovery-pace riding
Cycling
654
Softwood
Wood from coniferous evergreen trees
Woodworking
655
Sonnet
Fourteen-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
Poetry Writing
656
Sound Post
Internal wooden dowel affecting violin resonance
Violin
657
Speleothem
Cave formation created by mineral deposits
Spelunking
658
Spiccato
Bounced bow technique off string
Violin
659
Spicy
Flavors suggesting pepper or warm spices
Wine Tasting
660
Spike
Powerful downward attack shot
Volleyball
661
Spin (Ice Skating)
Rotation in place on ice
Ice Skating
662
Spinning
Pedaling with high cadence, low resistance
Cycling
663
Spiral (Ice Skating)
Gliding on one foot with free leg extended
Ice Skating
664
Split
Time for portion of a race or swim
Swimming
665
Split Time (Track)
Intermediate time at specific distance during longer race
Track and Field
666
Split Times
Individual times for each discipline in triathlon
Triathlon
667
Spot
Location suitable for skateboarding
Skateboarding
668
Spotter
Person helping guide falling climber to crash pad
Bouldering
669
Sprawl
Defensive technique to avoid takedowns by extending legs back
Wrestling
670
Sprawl and Brawl
Fighting style focused on defending takedowns and striking
Mixed Martial Arts
671
Sprint (Track)
Short distance race run at maximum speed
Track and Field
672
Sprint Distance
Triathlon distance: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
Triathlon
673
Squat
Lower body exercise where athlete descends into seated position then stands
Powerlifting
674
Squeeze
Tight passage requiring body contortion to pass
Spelunking
675
Staccato
Short, detached playing style
Violin
676
Stage Weight
Competition weight at lowest body fat
Bodybuilding
677
Stain
Coloring agent for wood
Woodworking
678
Stalactite
Mineral formation hanging from cave ceiling
Spelunking
679
Stalagmite
Mineral formation growing up from cave floor
Spelunking
680
Stance
Foot position on board - regular or goofy
Skateboarding
681
Stand Start
Beginning boulder problem from standing position
Bouldering
682
Stanza
Group of lines forming unit of poem
Poetry Writing
683
Starting Blocks
Platforms for race starts
Swimming
684
Steal
Taking ball away from opposing player
Water Polo
685
Steal (Basketball)
Taking ball away from opposing team
Basketball
686
Steeplechase
Distance race with hurdles and water jumps
Track and Field
687
Stencil
Transfer paper template for tattoo design
Tattooing
688
Stick
Equipment with netted head used to catch, carry, and throw ball
Lacrosse
689
Stir
Mixing method for spirit-forward cocktails
Bartending
690
Stolen Base
Runner advancing to next base during play
Baseball
691
Straight Up
Chilled and strained, no garnish
Bartending
692
Strainer
Tool preventing ice from entering the glass
Bartending
693
Streamline
Body position for maximum hydrodynamics (arms overhead, tight)
Swimming
694
Street
Skateboarding using urban architecture and obstacles
Skateboarding
695
Strength
Muscular power developed through practice
Yoga
696
Striations
Visible muscle fiber separations indicating low body fat
Bodybuilding
697
Strike (Baseball)
Pitch in strike zone or swung at and missed
Baseball
698
Stroke
Swimming technique (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Swimming
699
Stroke Rate
Number of strokes per minute
Swimming
700
Stroke Rate (Rowing)
Number of strokes per minute
Rowing
701
Stroke Recovery
Non-propulsive phase when arm returns to starting position
Swimming
702
Submission
Technique that forces opponent to give up due to pain or unconsciousness
Mixed Martial Arts
703
Sul Ponticello
Bowing near bridge for glassy tone
Violin
704
Sul Tasto
Bowing over fingerboard for soft tone
Violin
705
Sulfites
Preservatives preventing oxidation and spoilage
Wine Making
706
Sun Salutation
Sequence of poses honoring the sun
Yoga
707
Suplex
Throwing technique where opponent is lifted and thrown backward
Wrestling
708
Survey
Mapping cave passages with measurements
Spelunking
709
Sweep
Technique to reverse positions from bottom to top
Jiu-Jitsu
710
Sweet
Wine with noticeable residual sugar
Wine Tasting
711
Switchback
Zigzag path up steep terrain to reduce grade
Hiking
712
Swooping
High-speed canopy maneuvers near ground
Skydiving
713
Symbolism
Use of objects to represent deeper meanings
Poetry Writing
714
Symmetry
Balanced development between body parts
Bodybuilding
715
Synecdoche
Part representing whole or vice versa
Poetry Writing
716
T1
First transition from swim to bike
Triathlon
717
T2
Second transition from bike to run
Triathlon
718
Tackle (Soccer)
Defensive move to take ball from opponent
Soccer
719
Tag
Additional punchline extending original joke
Stand-up Comedy
720
Takedown
Technique used to bring an opponent from standing to the ground
Wrestling
721
Tandem
Skydiving attached to experienced instructor
Skydiving
722
Tannins
Compounds providing structure and astringency
Wine Making
723
Tannins (Tasting)
Astringent compounds creating drying sensation
Wine Tasting
724
Taper (Running)
Reduction in training volume before important race
Running
725
Tapering
Reducing training volume before competition
Swimming
726
Tech Suit
High-performance racing swimsuit
Swimming
727
Tee Box
Designated starting area for each hole
Golf
728
Template
Pattern for tracing or routing
Woodworking
729
Tempo Run
Sustained effort at comfortably hard pace
Running
730
Ten Essentials
Basic items every hiker should carry for safety
Hiking
731
Tenon
Projecting piece fitting into mortise
Woodworking
732
Terminal Velocity
Maximum falling speed when air resistance equals gravity
Skydiving
733
Terroir
Environmental factors affecting grape character
Wine Making
734
Terroir (Tasting)
Taste expression of vineyard environment
Wine Tasting
735
Three-Pointer
Shot worth three points from beyond arc
Basketball
736
Thrust
Forward attacking movement with point of weapon
Fencing
737
Tight Five
Five-minute set with only best material
Stand-up Comedy
738
Timing
Rhythmic pacing of joke delivery
Stand-up Comedy
739
Toe Edge
Turning using edge under toes
Snowboarding
740
Toe Hook
Using top of foot to pull or maintain position
Rock Climbing
741
Toe Pick
Serrated front section of figure skate blade
Ice Skating
742
Top Out
Completing boulder by climbing over the top
Bouldering
743
Top Rope
Climbing with rope anchored above the route
Rock Climbing
744
Top Shelf
Premium spirits
Bartending
745
Topping
Filling containers to prevent oxidation
Wine Making
746
Topspin
Forward rotation on ball causing it to dip and bounce high
Tennis
747
Total
Sum of best squat, bench press, and deadlift
Powerlifting
748
Touch
Successful hit that scores a point
Fencing
749
Touch-up
Minor corrections after initial healing
Tattooing
750
Track
Body position for horizontal movement in freefall
Skydiving
751
Traditional Style
Classic American tattoo aesthetic with bold lines
Tattooing
752
Trailhead
Starting point of a hiking trail with parking and information
Hiking
753
Transition (Triathlon)
Area and process of changing between swim, bike, and run
Triathlon
754
Traverse (Climbing)
Horizontal movement across rock face
Bouldering
755
Traverse (Skiing)
Skiing across slope rather than straight down
Skiing
756
Tre Flip
Advanced trick combining kickflip and 360 shuvit
Skateboarding
757
Tree Pose
Balancing pose standing on one foot
Yoga
758
Treeline
Elevation above which trees cannot grow
Hiking
759
Trekking Poles
Walking aids providing stability and reducing impact
Hiking
760
Tremolo
Rapid back-and-forth bowing motion
Violin
761
Triangle Choke
Chokehold using legs to form triangle around opponent's neck
Mixed Martial Arts
762
Trip Leader
Experienced caver responsible for group safety
Spelunking
763
Triple Jump
Event consisting of hop, step, and jump phases
Track and Field
764
Trucks
Metal axles connecting wheels to deck
Skateboarding
765
Tuck
Body position with knees pulled to chest
Gymnastics
766
Twist
Citrus peel garnish expressing oils
Bartending
767
Typography
Art and technique of arranging text
Web Design
768
Ujjayi
Breathing technique creating ocean-like sound
Yoga
769
Under Cling
Grip pulling upward on bottom of hold
Bouldering
770
Underhand
Shooting or passing motion from below
Lacrosse
771
Uneven Bars
Women's apparatus with two horizontal bars at different heights
Gymnastics
772
Unsettled
Fast-break situation with numbers advantage
Lacrosse
773
Up
Chilled but served without ice
Bartending
774
User Experience
Overall experience of using website
Web Design
775
User Interface
Visual elements users interact with
Web Design
776
V-Scale
Grading system for bouldering difficulty (V0-V17)
Bouldering
777
Vacuum Pose
Pose sucking in abdomen to show small waist
Bodybuilding
778
Varietal
Wine made primarily from single grape type
Wine Tasting
779
Vault
Apparatus involving running approach and jumping over vaulting table
Gymnastics
780
Vert
Vertical skating on ramps and pipes
Skateboarding
781
Vertical
Cave section requiring rope techniques
Spelunking
782
Vibrato (Singing)
Natural oscillation in sustained tones
Singing
783
Vibrato (Violin)
Oscillating pitch technique for expression
Violin
784
Villanelle
Complex form with repeated lines and rhymes
Poetry Writing
785
Vintage
Year grapes were harvested
Wine Making
786
Vintage (Tasting)
Year grapes were harvested
Wine Tasting
787
Vinyasa
Flow connecting postures with breath
Yoga
788
VO2 Max (Running)
Maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise
Running
789
Vocal Break
Sudden register change or crack
Singing
790
Vocal Cords
Tissue folds producing voice in larynx
Singing
791
Vocal Fatigue
Tiredness and strain in voice
Singing
792
Vocal Fry
Low, creaky voice production
Singing
793
Volley
Shot hit before ball bounces
Tennis
794
Volta
Turning point or shift in poem
Poetry Writing
795
Volume
Total amount of work performed in training
Bodybuilding
796
Warm-up
Preparatory swimming before main workout
Swimming
797
Warm-up (Singing)
Vocal exercises preparing voice for singing
Singing
798
Warrior Pose
Standing poses building strength and stability
Yoga
799
Water Depletion
Reducing water intake before competition for tighter appearance
Bodybuilding
800
Water Hazard
Penalty area containing water that affects play
Golf
801
Water Source
Natural location to obtain drinking water
Hiking
802
Wave Start
Staggered start with groups based on age or ability
Triathlon
803
Well
House brand spirits
Bartending
804
Wet
More sweet vermouth in cocktail
Bartending
805
Wetsuit (Triathlon)
Neoprene suit providing buoyancy and warmth in water
Triathlon
806
White Light
Successful attempt in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
807
White Nose Syndrome
Disease affecting cave-dwelling bats
Spelunking
808
White Space
Empty space around design elements
Web Design
809
Wilks Score
Formula comparing strength across different body weights
Powerlifting
810
Wingsuit
Special jumpsuit with fabric wings for gliding
Skydiving
811
Wipeout
Falling off board, usually due to wave power
Surfing
812
Wireframe
Basic layout structure without visual design
Web Design
813
Yard Sale
Spectacular crash leaving equipment scattered
Skiing
814
Yardage
Total distance swum in practice
Swimming
815
Yeast
Microorganisms converting sugar to alcohol
Wine Making