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Resonance
Amplification of voice in body cavities
Singing
02
Descending
Each repeat swim faster than the previous
Swimming
03
Mount (Gymnastics)
Initial skill used to get onto an apparatus
Gymnastics
04
Posing
Art of displaying physique in competition
Bodybuilding
05
Softwood
Wood from coniferous evergreen trees
Woodworking
06
Spot
Location suitable for skateboarding
Skateboarding
07
Cutback
Sharp turn back toward breaking section of wave
Surfing
08
Dabbing
Touching ground or object other than designated holds
Bouldering
09
Flash (Tattoo)
Pre-drawn tattoo designs displayed in shop
Tattooing
10
Frontside
Rotating or approaching with front of body leading
Skateboarding
11
Handstand
Inverted position balanced on hands
Gymnastics
12
Highball
Tall boulder problem where fall consequences are serious
Bouldering
13
Ink
Pigmented liquid deposited into skin
Tattooing
14
Intention
Purpose or focus set for practice
Yoga
15
Lineup
Area beyond breakers where surfers wait for waves
Surfing
16
Load
Group of skydivers on single aircraft
Skydiving
17
Lotus Pose
Seated meditation pose with crossed legs
Yoga
18
Meditation
Practice of sustained attention and awareness
Yoga
19
Offside
Violation when player is ahead of last defender when ball is played
Soccer
20
Pearl
Nose diving underwater when catching wave
Surfing
21
Pinch
Grip squeezing hold between thumb and fingers
Rock Climbing
22
Riff
Vocal embellishment with rapid note changes
Singing
23
Sets (Surfing)
Groups of larger waves that arrive together
Surfing
24
Shave Down
Removing body hair before major competition
Swimming
25
Slipstreaming
Another term for drafting - riding in someone's wind shadow
Cycling
26
Spin (Ice Skating)
Rotation in place on ice
Ice Skating
27
Symmetry
Balanced development between body parts
Bodybuilding
28
Tackle (Soccer)
Defensive move to take ball from opponent
Soccer
29
Tenon
Projecting piece fitting into mortise
Woodworking
30
Vocal Fry
Low, creaky voice production
Singing
31
Cool-down
Easy swimming after intense training
Swimming
32
Drivetrain
The system that transfers power from pedals to wheels (chain, cassette, derailleurs)
Cycling
33
Dropout
Frame slots where the rear wheel attaches
Cycling
34
Dynamics
Volume variations in vocal performance
Singing
35
Echelon
Diagonal riding formation used in crosswinds
Cycling
36
Eliminate
Modified version of problem restricting certain holds
Bouldering
37
End Grain
Cross-section showing cut ends of fibers
Woodworking
38
Equipped
Lifting with supportive gear like suits and wraps
Powerlifting
39
Exposed
Trail section with little protection from weather or falls
Hiking
40
Finish
Protective and decorative coating
Woodworking
41
Flexibility
Range of motion in joints and muscles
Yoga
42
Flow
Smooth transition between poses
Yoga
43
Gaston
Grip pushing sideways away from body
Bouldering
44
Grip Tape
Sandpaper-like surface on top of deck
Skateboarding
45
Heelflip
Trick where board flips using heel instead of toe
Skateboarding
46
Hop and Pop
Jump with immediate parachute deployment
Skydiving
47
Jig
Guide tool for repeatable cuts or operations
Woodworking
48
Kona
Ironman World Championship held in Hawaii
Triathlon
49
Larynx
Voice box containing vocal cords
Singing
50
Manual
Balancing on back wheels while rolling forward
Skateboarding
51
Mashing
Pedaling with high resistance, low cadence
Cycling
52
Off-Season
Period between competitions focused on building muscle
Bodybuilding
53
Ollie
Fundamental trick jumping with board without using hands
Skateboarding
54
Overhang
Rock face angled past vertical
Bouldering
55
Peloton
Main group of riders in a race
Cycling
56
Penalty
Free shot from penalty spot after foul in box
Soccer
57
Phrasing
Musical shaping of lyrical lines
Singing
58
Pike
Body position with legs straight and bent at hips
Gymnastics
59
Pit
Area directly in front of goal where hole set plays
Water Polo
60
PLF
Parachute Landing Fall technique for safe landing
Skydiving
61
Pranayama
Breathing techniques and breath control practices
Yoga
62
Pump (Climbing)
Muscle fatigue in forearms from sustained gripping
Rock Climbing
63
Purification
Process of making water safe to drink
Hiking
64
Range
Span from lowest to highest singable note
Singing
65
Rebound (Basketball)
Gaining possession of missed shot
Basketball
66
Rebound (Hockey)
Puck that bounces off goaltender
Hockey
67
Reserve
Backup parachute for emergency situations
Skydiving
68
Salto
Flip or somersault performed in gymnastics
Gymnastics
69
Sanding
Smoothing wood surface with abrasive
Woodworking
70
Savasana
Final relaxation pose lying flat
Yoga
71
Schuss
Straight downhill run at high speed
Skiing
72
Session (Skateboard)
Skateboarding gathering or practice time
Skateboarding
73
Session (Tattoo)
Single appointment for tattoo work
Tattooing
74
Shredded
Extremely low body fat with high muscle definition
Bodybuilding
75
Stage Weight
Competition weight at lowest body fat
Bodybuilding
76
Stance
Foot position on board - regular or goofy
Skateboarding
77
Street
Skateboarding using urban architecture and obstacles
Skateboarding
78
Strength
Muscular power developed through practice
Yoga
79
Submission
Technique that forces opponent to give up due to pain or unconsciousness
Mixed Martial Arts
80
Takedown
Technique used to bring an opponent from standing to the ground
Wrestling
81
Toe Pick
Serrated front section of figure skate blade
Ice Skating
82
Top Out
Completing boulder by climbing over the top
Bouldering
83
Topspin
Forward rotation on ball causing it to dip and bounce high
Tennis
84
Total
Sum of best squat, bench press, and deadlift
Powerlifting
85
Triple Jump
Event consisting of hop, step, and jump phases
Track and Field
86
Trucks
Metal axles connecting wheels to deck
Skateboarding
87
Ujjayi
Breathing technique creating ocean-like sound
Yoga
88
Vinyasa
Flow connecting postures with breath
Yoga
89
Vocal Cords
Tissue folds producing voice in larynx
Singing
90
Vocal Fatigue
Tiredness and strain in voice
Singing
91
Warrior Pose
Standing poses building strength and stability
Yoga
92
Wilks Score
Formula comparing strength across different body weights
Powerlifting
93
Wipeout
Falling off board, usually due to wave power
Surfing
94
Yard Sale
Spectacular crash leaving equipment scattered
Skiing
95
Barrel
Hollow section of breaking wave that surfer can ride inside
Surfing
96
Canopy
Parachute fabric that provides lift and control
Skydiving
97
Cover-up
New tattoo designed to hide existing one
Tattooing
98
Cutaway
Jettisoning main parachute to deploy reserve
Skydiving
99
Derailleur
Mechanism that moves the chain between gears
Cycling
100
Dirty
With olive brine added
Bartending
101
Dovetail
Strong interlocking joint resembling dove's tail
Woodworking
102
Dribble
Moving ball with feet while maintaining control
Soccer
103
Drishti
Focused gaze point during poses
Yoga
104
DZ
Drop Zone - airport or facility for skydiving
Skydiving
105
Falsetto
Light, breathy upper register in male voices
Singing
106
Gaiters
Protective covering for lower legs and boot tops
Hiking
107
Hardwood
Dense wood from deciduous trees
Woodworking
108
Header (Soccer)
Playing ball with head
Soccer
109
Jib
Sliding on rails, boxes, or other features
Snowboarding
110
Kerf
Width of material removed by saw blade
Woodworking
111
Kicker
Jump ramp in terrain park
Snowboarding
112
Kickflip
Trick where board flips sideways while in air
Skateboarding
113
Lutz
Jump taking off from back outside edge
Ice Skating
114
Macros
Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats
Bodybuilding
115
Mandatory Poses
Required poses judged in bodybuilding competition
Bodybuilding
116
Mantra
Sacred sound or phrase for meditation
Yoga
117
Melisma
Multiple notes sung on single syllable
Singing
118
Mindfulness
Present moment awareness without judgment
Yoga
119
Modification
Adaptation of pose for individual needs
Yoga
120
Mudra
Hand positions channeling energy
Yoga
121
Namaste
Greeting recognizing divine in others, hands at heart
Yoga
122
Peak Week
Final week of preparation before competition
Bodybuilding
123
Pitch (Singing)
Highness or lowness of musical tone
Singing
124
Powder (Skiing)
Fresh, deep, untracked snow
Skiing
125
Props
Equipment like blocks, straps, and bolsters
Yoga
126
Pull Buoy
Foam device held between legs during arm-only sets
Swimming
127
Pump (Bodybuilding)
Temporary muscle swelling from increased blood flow
Bodybuilding
128
Raw
Lifting without supportive equipment like suits or wraps
Powerlifting
129
Red Light (Comedy)
Audience signal showing disengagement
Stand-up Comedy
130
Rings
Men's apparatus with two suspended rings requiring strength
Gymnastics
131
Send
Successfully complete a route without falling
Rock Climbing
132
Set (Volleyball)
Pass positioned for teammate to attack
Volleyball
133
Singlet
Tight-fitting uniform worn in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
134
Slab
Rock face angled less than vertical
Bouldering
135
Slam
Hard fall or crash while skateboarding
Skateboarding
136
Sound Post
Internal wooden dowel affecting violin resonance
Violin
137
Spinning
Pedaling with high cadence, low resistance
Cycling
138
Spiral (Ice Skating)
Gliding on one foot with free leg extended
Ice Skating
139
Sprawl
Defensive technique to avoid takedowns by extending legs back
Wrestling
140
Steal (Basketball)
Taking ball away from opposing team
Basketball
141
Switchback
Zigzag path up steep terrain to reduce grade
Hiking
142
Swooping
High-speed canopy maneuvers near ground
Skydiving
143
Template
Pattern for tracing or routing
Woodworking
144
Under Cling
Grip pulling upward on bottom of hold
Bouldering
145
Volume
Total amount of work performed in training
Bodybuilding
146
White Light
Successful attempt in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
147
Wingsuit
Special jumpsuit with fabric wings for gliding
Skydiving
148
50-50 Grind
Sliding on obstacle with both trucks on edge
Skateboarding
149
A/B Testing
Comparing two versions to see which performs better
Web Design
150
AAD
Automatic Activation Device that deploys reserve parachute
Skydiving
151
Above the Fold
Content visible without scrolling
Web Design
152
Accessibility
Design usable by people with disabilities
Web Design
153
Ace
Serve that opponent cannot return, winning the point immediately
Tennis
154
Acid Test
Measuring acidity levels in wine
Wine Making
155
Acidity
Tartness and freshness in wine
Wine Tasting
156
Act Out
Physical demonstration within verbal joke
Stand-up Comedy
157
Adjacent
Defensive player next to ball carrier
Lacrosse
158
Aerial
Maneuver where surfer and board leave water surface
Surfing
159
Aero Bars
Aerodynamic handlebars reducing wind resistance
Triathlon
160
Aerobic Base
Moderate intensity endurance training
Swimming
161
AFF
Accelerated Free Fall training program for solo jumpers
Skydiving
162
Aftercare
Instructions for tattoo care during healing
Tattooing
163
Age Group (Triathlon)
Competition category based on athlete age
Triathlon
164
Albatross
Score of three strokes under par, also called double eagle
Golf
165
Alignment
Proper positioning of body in poses
Yoga
166
Alley Dodge
Dodge along sideline using space
Lacrosse
167
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Poetry Writing
168
Altimeter
Device showing altitude during jump
Skydiving
169
Anaphora
Repetition of words at beginning of lines
Poetry Writing
170
Apprentice
Student learning tattooing under master artist
Tattooing
171
Approach Shot
Shot used to move forward to net position
Tennis
172
Après-ski
Social activities after skiing
Skiing
173
Aquabike
Event combining swim and bike portions only
Triathlon
174
Arco
Playing with the bow after pizzicato
Violin
175
Arete
Outside corner or edge of rock formation
Bouldering
176
Armbar
Joint lock targeting opponent's elbow
Jiu-Jitsu
177
Asana
Physical postures or poses in yoga practice
Yoga
178
Assist (Basketball)
Pass leading directly to teammate's score
Basketball
179
Assist (Lacrosse)
Pass that directly leads to goal
Lacrosse
180
Assist (Soccer)
Pass leading directly to goal
Soccer
181
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds within words
Poetry Writing
182
Axel
Jump taking off from forward edge and landing backward
Ice Skating
183
Back
Chaser or side drink
Bartending
184
Back Handspring
Backward jumping skill landing on hands then feet
Gymnastics
185
Back Walkover
Backward bending skill ending in a standing position
Gymnastics
186
Backcheck
Defensive pressure while retreating to own zone
Hockey
187
Backcountry
Remote wilderness areas away from developed facilities
Hiking
188
Backhand
Shot taken with back of hand facing target
Water Polo
189
Backside
Rotating or approaching with back of body leading
Skateboarding
190
Backside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where back faces slope
Snowboarding
191
Backup Light
Secondary lighting in case primary fails
Spelunking
192
Bail
Jumping off board to avoid crash
Skateboarding
193
Balance
Ability to maintain steady posture
Yoga
194
Balance (Wine)
Harmony between wine components
Wine Tasting
195
Balk
Illegal motion by pitcher resulting in baserunner advancement
Baseball
196
Ball (Baseball)
Pitch outside strike zone not swung at
Baseball
197
Bandha
Energy locks created by muscle contractions
Yoga
198
Barn Door
Uncontrolled swinging away from rock face
Rock Climbing
199
Barrel Aging
Storing wine in oak containers
Wine Making
200
BASE
Jumping from Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth
Skydiving
201
Base Building (Running)
Phase of training focused on building aerobic fitness
Running
202
Base Layer (Hiking)
Clothing layer next to skin for moisture management
Hiking
203
Baton
Stick passed between runners in relay races
Track and Field
204
Beam
Narrow apparatus requiring balance and precision
Gymnastics
205
Bearings
Metal balls inside wheels allowing smooth rotation
Skateboarding
206
Beat
Pause allowing audience to process humor
Stand-up Comedy
207
Belay
Safety technique controlling rope for climbing partner
Rock Climbing
208
Belly Flying
Traditional freefall position facing earth
Skydiving
209
Belt
Supportive equipment worn around waist for core stability
Powerlifting
210
Belting
Powerful singing in chest voice at high pitches
Singing
211
Bench Press
Upper body exercise pressing weight from chest
Powerlifting
212
Berimbolo
Complex sweeping technique involving spinning under opponent
Jiu-Jitsu
213
Beta
Information about how to complete climbing moves
Bouldering
214
Bevel
Angled cut across face or edge
Woodworking
215
Bike Check
Pre-race inspection ensuring bicycle safety and compliance
Triathlon
216
Bilateral Breathing
Breathing on both sides during freestyle
Swimming
217
Birdie
Score of one stroke under par for a hole
Golf
218
Biscuit Joint
Connection using oval wooden biscuits
Woodworking
219
Bit
Individual joke or comedic segment
Stand-up Comedy
220
Blackwork
Tattoo style using only black ink
Tattooing
221
Blade (Rowing)
Flat end of oar that enters water
Rowing
222
Blade Work
Manipulation of weapons in contact with opponent's blade
Fencing
223
Blank Verse
Unrhymed iambic pentameter
Poetry Writing
224
Blaze
Paint mark on trees indicating trail route
Hiking
225
Blend
Wine combining multiple grape varieties
Wine Tasting
226
Blending
Combining different wines for balance
Wine Making
227
Block (Basketball)
Defensive rejection of shot attempt
Basketball
228
Block (Table Tennis)
Defensive shot against fast attack
Table Tennis
229
Block (Volleyball)
Defensive action at net against attack
Volleyball
230
Blowout
Ink spreading under skin creating fuzzy lines
Tattooing
231
Blue Material
Explicit or adult-oriented comedy content
Stand-up Comedy
232
Boardslide
Sliding sideways on obstacle with board perpendicular
Skateboarding
233
Body
Weight and fullness of wine in mouth
Wine Tasting
234
Bogey
Score of one stroke over par for a hole
Golf
235
Bombing
Performing poorly with little audience response
Stand-up Comedy
236
Bonk
Running out of energy/glycogen during a ride
Cycling
237
Bonk (Running)
Sudden energy depletion during endurance activities
Running
238
Bottom Bracket
The bearing system that connects cranks to frame
Cycling
239
Bottom Turn
Turn at bottom of wave face to set up ride
Surfing
240
Bouquet
Complex aromas from aging and development
Wine Tasting
241
Bow
Long rod with horsehair used to play violin strings
Violin
242
Bow Hold
Proper grip and position for holding bow
Violin
243
Breadcrumbs
Navigation showing user's location path
Web Design
244
Break Point
Opportunity for receiving player to win opponent's service game
Tennis
245
Breakaway
Small group of riders ahead of the main pack
Cycling
246
Breakdown
Area of fallen rock creating obstacles
Spelunking
247
Breakoff
Separating from formation before deployment altitude
Skydiving
248
Breath Support
Controlled use of air for sustained singing
Singing
249
Breathing
Allowing wine to oxidize and open up
Wine Tasting
250
Brick Workout
Training session combining two disciplines back-to-back
Triathlon
251
Bridge
Hip thrust movement to create space or escape
Jiu-Jitsu
252
Bridge (Violin)
Wooden piece supporting strings above soundboard
Violin
253
Bringer Show
Show requiring performers to bring audience members
Stand-up Comedy
254
Brix
Measurement of sugar content in grapes
Wine Making
255
Build
Gradually increasing speed during a swim
Swimming
256
Build (Cocktail)
Constructing drink directly in serving glass
Bartending
257
Bulk
Phase of gaining weight and muscle mass
Bodybuilding
258
Bulkhead
Movable wall to adjust pool length
Swimming
259
Bull Dodge
Power dodge straight to goal
Lacrosse
260
Bump
Pass using forearms to contact ball
Volleyball
261
Bunker
Sand hazard strategically placed around course
Golf
262
Bushwhacking
Hiking through dense vegetation without established trail
Hiking
263
Cadence
Pedaling rhythm (revolutions per minute)
Cycling
264
Cadence (Running)
Number of steps taken per minute while running
Running
265
Caesura
Pause or break within line of poetry
Poetry Writing
266
Cairn
Stack of stones marking trail or important location
Hiking
267
Call
Drink ordered with specific brand
Bartending
268
Call to Action
Element prompting user to take action
Web Design
269
Callback
Reference to earlier joke or premise
Stand-up Comedy
270
Callback Chain
Series of related callbacks throughout set
Stand-up Comedy
271
Camel Spin
Spin position with free leg extended horizontally behind
Ice Skating
272
Campus
Climbing using only arms without feet
Bouldering
273
Cap
Layer of skins floating during red fermentation
Wine Making
274
Carb Load
Increasing carbohydrate intake to fill muscles before show
Bodybuilding
275
Carb Loading
Dietary strategy to maximize glycogen stores before race
Running
276
Cartwheel
Sideways skill with hands and feet touching in sequence
Gymnastics
277
Carve
Turn technique using ski edges without skidding
Skiing
278
Cassette
The cluster of gears on the rear wheel
Cycling
279
Catch
Initial part of stroke when hand enters and grabs water
Swimming
280
Catch (Rowing)
Beginning of rowing stroke when oar enters water
Rowing
281
Cave Conservation
Practices protecting cave environments
Spelunking
282
Cave Pack
Specialized backpack designed for underground use
Spelunking
283
Cave System
Network of connected underground passages and chambers
Spelunking
284
Chainring
The front gears attached to the cranks
Cycling
285
Chakra
Energy centers along the spine
Yoga
286
Chamber
Large open space within cave system
Spelunking
287
Chamfer
Angled cut along edge or corner
Woodworking
288
Check
Legal defensive contact with stick or body
Lacrosse
289
Chest Voice
Lower register resonating in chest cavity
Singing
290
Child's Pose
Resting position with knees down and arms forward
Yoga
291
Chin Rest
Support piece for holding violin against jaw
Violin
292
Chip Shot
Short shot near green with low trajectory
Golf
293
Chop
Defensive shot with heavy underspin
Table Tennis
294
Circle Swimming
Multiple swimmers sharing a lane
Swimming
295
Clamp
Tool applying pressure during glue-up
Woodworking
296
Clarification
Process of removing particles and sediment
Wine Making
297
Clean Comedy
Family-friendly comedy without explicit content
Stand-up Comedy
298
Clear
Moving ball from defensive to offensive end
Lacrosse
299
Clinch
Close-range grappling position standing up
Mixed Martial Arts
300
Closer
Strong final joke ending the set
Stand-up Comedy
301
Cobra Pose
Back-bending pose strengthening spine
Yoga
302
Cold Soak
Pre-fermentation extraction at low temperature
Wine Making
303
Color Packing
Saturating areas with solid color
Tattooing
304
Color Palette
Selected colors used throughout design
Web Design
305
Column
Formation where stalactite and stalagmite meet
Spelunking
306
Commands
Official instructions given during competition lifts
Powerlifting
307
Compass
Navigation instrument for determining direction
Spelunking
308
Complexity
Multiple layers of flavors and aromas
Wine Tasting
309
Compression
Squeezing holds toward each other
Bouldering
310
Conditioning
Low body fat with high muscle definition and vascularity
Bodybuilding
311
Consonance
Repetition of consonant sounds within words
Poetry Writing
312
Consultation
Initial meeting to discuss tattoo plans
Tattooing
313
Conversion Rate
Percentage of visitors completing desired action
Web Design
314
Cool-down (Singing)
Gentle exercises after singing session
Singing
315
Corner Kick
Restart from corner after ball goes out off defending team
Soccer
316
Counterattack
Fast offensive transition after gaining possession
Water Polo
317
Couplet
Two consecutive rhyming lines
Poetry Writing
318
Cox
Coxswain who steers boat and calls race strategy
Rowing
319
Crab
When oar gets stuck in water disrupting stroke rhythm
Rowing
320
Cradle
Pinning technique that secures head and leg together
Wrestling
321
Cradle (Lacrosse)
Rocking motion to keep ball secure in stick
Lacrosse
322
Crash Pad
Foam mat providing protection from falls
Bouldering
323
Crawlway
Low passage requiring hands and knees navigation
Spelunking
324
Crimp
Grip using fingertips on small edge holds
Rock Climbing
325
Crisp
Fresh, clean taste with good acidity
Wine Tasting
326
Cross (Soccer)
Pass from wide area toward goal area
Soccer
327
Crosscut
Cut made perpendicular to wood grain
Woodworking
328
Crossover (Basketball)
Dribbling move to change direction and beat defender
Basketball
329
Crossover (Ice Skating)
Technique for turning and gaining speed
Ice Skating
330
Crowd Work
Improvised interaction with audience members
Stand-up Comedy
331
Crush
Breaking grape skins to release juice
Wine Making
332
Crux
Most difficult section of a climbing route
Rock Climbing
333
Curveball
Pitch with downward and sideways break
Baseball
334
Custom Work
Original tattoo design created for specific client
Tattooing
335
Cut
Qualifying time for higher level competition
Swimming
336
Cut (Bodybuilding)
Phase of losing fat while preserving muscle
Bodybuilding
337
Cut (Lacrosse)
Quick movement to get open for pass
Lacrosse
338
Cutting
Process of losing weight to compete in lower class
Powerlifting
339
Dado
Rectangular groove cut across wood grain
Woodworking
340
Day Pack
Small backpack for carrying essentials on day hikes
Hiking
341
De La Riva
Guard position with one leg hooked behind opponent's leg
Jiu-Jitsu
342
Deadlift
Exercise lifting weight from floor to standing position
Powerlifting
343
Decanting
Pouring wine into separate container
Wine Tasting
344
Decathlon
Men's combined event with ten track and field disciplines
Track and Field
345
Deck
Pool area where swimmers and coaches stand
Swimming
346
Deck (Skateboard)
Wooden platform of skateboard that rider stands on
Skateboarding
347
Defensive Press (Water Polo)
Defensive strategy applying constant pressure
Water Polo
348
Degassing
Removing carbon dioxide from wine
Wine Making
349
Deke
Fake move to deceive opponent
Hockey
350
Deload
Reduced training volume to promote recovery
Powerlifting
351
Deployment
Opening the parachute during descent
Skydiving
352
Deuce
Score of 40-40, requiring two consecutive points to win game
Tennis
353
Diaphragm
Primary muscle used for breath support in singing
Singing
354
Diction
Clear pronunciation of words while singing
Singing
355
Dig
Defensive save of attacked ball
Volleyball
356
Discus
Throwing event with a heavy disc
Track and Field
357
Dismount
Final skill performed when leaving an apparatus
Gymnastics
358
Distance Per Stroke
Efficiency measure
Swimming
359
DNF (Racing)
Did not finish - withdrawal from race
Triathlon
360
Dodge
Offensive move to get past defender
Lacrosse
361
DOMS
Delayed onset muscle soreness after intense training
Bodybuilding
362
Double Leg
Takedown attacking both of opponent's legs simultaneously
Wrestling
363
Double Play
Defensive play retiring two runners
Baseball
364
Double Stop
Playing two notes simultaneously
Violin
365
Double Strain
Using two strainers for ultra-smooth cocktails
Bartending
366
Downward Dog
Fundamental pose forming inverted V shape
Yoga
367
DQ
Disqualification for rule violation
Swimming
368
Drafting
Riding behind someone to reduce wind resistance
Cycling
369
Drafting (Triathlon)
Following closely behind another athlete to reduce wind resistance
Triathlon
370
Draw (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from right to left for right-handers
Golf
371
Drive (Rowing)
Power phase of rowing stroke using legs and back
Rowing
372
Drop In
Taking off on wave closest to breaking section
Surfing
373
Drop Shot
Softly hit shot that barely clears net and drops short
Tennis
374
Dry
Wine with little or no residual sugar
Wine Tasting
375
Dry (Cocktail)
Less sweet vermouth in cocktail
Bartending
376
Duck Dive
Technique to dive under incoming waves
Surfing
377
Dunk
Shot where player jumps and forces ball down through hoop
Basketball
378
Dyno
Dynamic movement launching to distant hold
Rock Climbing
379
Eagle
Score of two strokes under par for a hole
Golf
380
Earthy
Flavors reminiscent of soil or forest floor
Wine Tasting
381
Easy Run
Relaxed pace run for recovery and base building
Running
382
Easy Swimming
Low-intensity swimming
Swimming
383
Edge (Ice Skating)
Inside or outside curve of skate blade
Ice Skating
384
Edge (Skiing)
Metal strip on ski bottom used for control
Skiing
385
Eggbeater
Treading water technique using alternating leg rotations
Water Polo
386
Ejection
Temporary removal from game for rule violation
Water Polo
387
Elevation Gain
Total vertical distance climbed during hike
Hiking
388
EMO
Extra man offense during opponent penalty
Lacrosse
389
En Garde
Starting position and command to begin fencing
Fencing
390
Enjambment
Line breaks that continue thought to next line
Poetry Writing
391
ERA
Earned run average - pitcher's runs allowed per nine innings
Baseball
392
Escape
Getting away from opponent's control without gaining control yourself
Wrestling
393
Exit
Leaving the aircraft to begin skydive
Skydiving
394
Express
Releasing citrus oils over drink
Bartending
395
Face-off
Method of starting play with two players competing for ball
Lacrosse
396
Fade (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from left to right for right-handers
Golf
397
Fairway
Short grass area between tee and green where ideal shots land
Golf
398
Fall Line
Steepest and most direct path down slope
Skiing
399
False Start
Leaving starting block before signal
Swimming
400
False Start (Track)
Illegal start before the starting signal
Track and Field
401
False Summit
Peak that appears to be summit but isn't the highest point
Hiking
402
Fartlek
Swedish training method mixing fast and slow running randomly
Running
403
Fast Break
Quick transition from defense to offense
Basketball
404
Favicon
Small icon displayed in browser tab
Web Design
405
Feather (Rowing)
Rotating oar blade parallel to water during recovery
Rowing
406
Fermentation
Process converting sugars to alcohol
Wine Making
407
Figure
Decorative grain patterns in wood
Woodworking
408
Filtration
Removing particles through filter media
Wine Making
409
Fine Tuners
Small adjusters for precise string tuning
Violin
410
Fingerboard
Smooth wooden surface where fingers press strings
Violin
411
Finish (Wine)
Lingering taste after swallowing
Wine Tasting
412
Fins
Foot gear to increase propulsion during training
Swimming
413
First Position
Basic hand position on violin neck
Violin
414
Five Hole
Space between goaltender's legs
Hockey
415
Flagging
Extending leg for balance without weight-bearing
Rock Climbing
416
Flash
Completing route successfully on first attempt
Rock Climbing
417
Fleche
Running attack where fencer passes opponent
Fencing
418
Flick
Quick wrist shot against short ball
Table Tennis
419
Float
Layer ingredient on top of drink
Bartending
420
Floor Exercise
Routine performed on spring floor with tumbling and dance
Gymnastics
421
Flowstone
Mineral deposits creating smooth cave formations
Spelunking
422
Footer
Bottom section of webpage
Web Design
423
Footwork (Ice Skating)
Sequence of steps and turns across ice
Ice Skating
424
Fore
Warning shout to alert others of an approaching golf ball
Golf
425
Forechecking
Pressuring opponents in their defensive zone
Hockey
426
Forefoot Strike
Landing pattern where front of foot contacts ground first
Running
427
Formation
Multiple skydivers linking together in freefall
Skydiving
428
Free Flying
Advanced body positions like head down or sit flying
Skydiving
429
Free Kick
Restart after foul with opponents 10 yards away
Soccer
430
Free Throw
Uncontested shot from foul line worth one point
Basketball
431
Free Verse
Poetry without regular meter or rhyme
Poetry Writing
432
Freefall
Period falling through air before parachute deployment
Skydiving
433
Front Crawl
Technical name for freestyle stroke
Swimming
434
Front Walkover
Forward bending skill passing through handstand
Gymnastics
435
Frontside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where chest faces slope
Snowboarding
436
Fruit Forward
Wine emphasizing fruit flavors
Wine Tasting
437
Garnish
Decorative and aromatic final touch
Bartending
438
Gi
Traditional uniform worn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu
439
Glide (Ice Skating)
Smooth movement across ice without pushing
Ice Skating
440
Glue-up
Process of joining pieces with adhesive
Woodworking
441
Goal (Soccer)
Point scored by getting ball into opponent's net
Soccer
442
Goofy
Stance with right foot forward on board
Snowboarding
443
Grade
Rating system indicating climbing difficulty
Rock Climbing
444
Grain
Direction and pattern of wood fibers
Woodworking
445
Green
Smooth putting surface around the hole
Golf
446
Green Light
Audience signal showing engagement and enjoyment
Stand-up Comedy
447
Grid System
Framework for organizing layout elements
Web Design
448
Ground and Pound
Technique of taking opponents down and striking them on the ground
Mixed Martial Arts
449
Ground Ball
Loose ball on the ground that players compete for
Lacrosse
450
Groupset
Complete set of components (shifters, derailleurs, brakes, etc.)
Cycling
451
Guard
Defensive position on back with legs controlling opponent
Mixed Martial Arts
452
Gutter
Pool edge overflow system
Swimming
453
Haiku
Japanese three-line poem with 5-7-5 syllable pattern
Poetry Writing
454
Half Ironman
Triathlon distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Triathlon
455
Half Nelson
Control technique with arm under opponent's arm and behind neck
Wrestling
456
Halfpipe
U-shaped ramp for aerial maneuvers
Snowboarding
457
Hammer Throw
Throwing event with weighted ball on wire
Track and Field
458
Handicap (Golf)
System allowing players of different abilities to compete fairly
Golf
459
Harmonics
High, flute-like tones created by light finger pressure
Violin
460
Hat Trick
Three goals scored by same player in one game
Hockey
461
Head Voice
Upper register resonating in head cavity
Singing
462
Header (Web)
Top section of webpage
Web Design
463
Headlamp
Primary lighting source worn on head
Spelunking
464
Headset
Bearing system that allows steering
Cycling
465
Healing
Recovery process after getting tattooed
Tattooing
466
Heat
Group of swimmers racing together
Swimming
467
Heckler
Disruptive audience member interrupting performance
Stand-up Comedy
468
Heel Edge
Turning using edge under heels
Snowboarding
469
Heel Hook
Using heel to pull body up or maintain position
Rock Climbing
470
Heel Strike
Landing pattern where heel contacts ground first
Running
471
Heptathlon
Women's combined event with seven track and field disciplines
Track and Field
472
Hierarchy
Arrangement showing relative importance
Web Design
473
High Bar
Men's apparatus with single horizontal bar for swinging routines
Gymnastics
474
High Jump
Event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar
Track and Field
475
Hitting the Wall
Another term for bonking - sudden energy depletion
Cycling
476
Hole Set
Offensive player positioned in front of goal
Water Polo
477
Home Run
Hit that allows batter to circle all bases and score
Baseball
478
Hook (Golf)
Severe right-to-left ball flight for right-handers
Golf
479
Hurdles
Race involving jumping over barriers while maintaining speed
Track and Field
480
Hydrometer
Tool measuring specific gravity and sugar
Wine Making
481
Hypertrophy
Increase in muscle fiber size
Bodybuilding
482
Hypoxic Training
Swimming with restricted breathing patterns
Swimming
483
Ice Bath (Recovery)
Recovery method using cold water immersion
Running
484
Icing
Illegal clearing of puck from behind center line
Hockey
485
Imagery
Vivid descriptive language appealing to senses
Poetry Writing
486
Inclinometer
Tool measuring passage slopes and angles
Spelunking
487
Individual Medley
Race combining all four strokes in order
Swimming
488
Intervals (Running)
Repeated periods of fast running with recovery periods
Running
489
Intonation
Accuracy of pitch and tuning
Violin
490
Ironman
Triathlon distance: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run
Triathlon
491
Javelin
Throwing event with a spear-like implement
Track and Field
492
Jigger
Double-sided measuring tool for spirits
Bartending
493
Kick (Track)
Final acceleration in middle or long distance races
Track and Field
494
Kickboard
Flotation device for kick-only training
Swimming
495
Kill
Attack that results in immediate point
Volleyball
496
Killing
Performing exceptionally well with strong audience response
Stand-up Comedy
497
Kimura
Shoulder lock submission technique
Mixed Martial Arts
498
Knee Pads
Protective gear for crawling in caves
Spelunking
499
Knee Wraps
Elastic wraps providing knee support in squat
Powerlifting
500
Lactate Threshold
Intensity where lactic acid accumulates
Swimming
501
Lactate Threshold (Running)
Exercise intensity where lactate accumulates in blood
Running
502
Landing Page
Single page designed for specific purpose
Web Design
503
Lane Rope
Floating barriers separating swim lanes
Swimming
504
Layering System
Method of wearing multiple clothing layers for versatility
Hiking
505
Layout
Body position completely straight and extended
Gymnastics
506
Lead Climbing
Climbing while placing protection and trailing rope
Rock Climbing
507
Lean Mass
Body weight minus fat mass
Bodybuilding
508
Leave No Trace
Outdoor ethics minimizing environmental impact
Hiking
509
Lees
Dead yeast and sediment after fermentation
Wine Making
510
Legato
Smooth, connected playing style
Violin
511
Legs
Droplets running down glass after swirling
Wine Tasting
512
Let
Point replayed due to net interference or other interruption
Table Tennis
513
Libero
Specialized defensive player who cannot attack above net
Volleyball
514
Line Work
Initial outlining phase of tattoo process
Tattooing
515
Liner
Machine setup for creating tattoo outlines
Tattooing
516
Lipslide
Sliding trick approaching obstacle from opposite side
Skateboarding
517
Load Time
Time required for page to fully display
Web Design
518
Lob
High shot over opponent's head
Tennis
519
Lob Shot
High arcing shot over goalkeeper
Water Polo
520
Logbook
Record of all skydives including details and signatures
Skydiving
521
Long Jump
Event measuring horizontal distance jumped from takeoff
Track and Field
522
Long Run
Extended distance run at conversational pace
Running
523
Loop
Topspin shot with curved racket motion
Table Tennis
524
Lunge
Attacking movement extending forward leg and arm
Fencing
525
Maceration
Skin contact extracting color and tannins
Wine Making
526
Machine
Electric device powering tattoo needles
Tattooing
527
Malolactic
Secondary fermentation softening acidity
Wine Making
528
Man Down
Defensive situation when opponent has extra player
Lacrosse
529
Manifest
Sign-up process for getting on loads
Skydiving
530
Mantle
Climbing move pressing up onto ledge like getting out of pool
Rock Climbing
531
Marathon
Long distance race of 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers
Track and Field
532
Match
Placing both hands on same hold
Bouldering
533
Meet
Powerlifting competition with three attempts per lift
Powerlifting
534
Metaphor
Direct comparison between unlike things
Poetry Writing
535
Meter
Rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Poetry Writing
536
Metonymy
Substituting associated word for actual thing
Poetry Writing
537
Midfoot Strike
Landing pattern where middle of foot contacts ground first
Running
538
Minerality
Stone or earth-like characteristics
Wine Tasting
539
Mixed Voice
Blended chest and head voice registers
Singing
540
Mockup
Visual representation of final design
Web Design
541
Moguls
Bumps formed on ski slopes by repeated turns
Skiing
542
Mongo
Pushing skateboard with front foot instead of back foot
Skateboarding
543
Mortise
Rectangular hole cut to receive tenon
Woodworking
544
Mount
Top position sitting on opponent's torso
Mixed Martial Arts
545
Mountain Pose
Basic standing pose with proper alignment
Yoga
546
Muddler
Tool for crushing fruits and herbs
Bartending
547
Mulligan
Informal do-over shot not counted in official scoring
Golf
548
Must
Crushed grapes before or during fermentation
Wine Making
549
Mute
Device placed on bridge to dampen sound
Violin
550
Navigation
System for moving through website
Web Design
551
Neat
Spirit served without ice or mixers
Bartending
552
Needle
Sharp point that punctures skin to deposit ink
Tattooing
553
Negative Split
Swimming second half of race faster than first half
Swimming
554
Negative Split (Running)
Running second half of race faster than first half
Running
555
No-Gi
Jiu-jitsu practiced without the traditional uniform
Jiu-Jitsu
556
Nose
Aroma and bouquet of wine
Wine Tasting
557
Nose Manual
Balancing on front wheels while rolling
Skateboarding
558
Nutrition Strategy
Plan for fueling during long distance events
Triathlon
559
Oak
Flavor and texture from barrel aging
Wine Tasting
560
Ollie (Snowboarding)
Jump technique lifting board off ground
Snowboarding
561
Olympic Distance
Triathlon distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
Triathlon
562
Omoplata
Shoulder lock using legs to control opponent's arm
Jiu-Jitsu
563
On the Rocks
Served over ice cubes
Bartending
564
One Rep Max
Maximum weight that can be lifted for single repetition
Powerlifting
565
One Timer
Shot taken immediately upon receiving pass
Hockey
566
Open Mic
Performance opportunity for new or developing comics
Stand-up Comedy
567
Open String
Playing string without finger pressure
Violin
568
Open Turn
Touch-and-go turn used in breaststroke and butterfly
Swimming
569
Opener
Conservative first attempt in competition
Powerlifting
570
Opener (Comedy)
First joke establishing tone and connection
Stand-up Comedy
571
Overhand
Shooting or passing motion from above shoulder
Lacrosse
572
Pace (Running)
Rate of speed, typically measured in minutes per mile or kilometer
Running
573
Pace Clock
Large timer for interval training
Swimming
574
Paddle
Racquet used in table tennis, also called bat or racket
Table Tennis
575
Paddles
Hand devices to increase resistance and stroke feel
Swimming
576
Palate
Taste and mouthfeel of wine
Wine Tasting
577
Par (Golf)
Expected number of strokes for a skilled player to complete a hole
Golf
578
Parallel Bars
Men's apparatus with two parallel horizontal bars
Gymnastics
579
Parallel Turn
Turn with skis remaining parallel throughout
Skiing
580
Parry
Defensive action deflecting opponent's attack
Fencing
581
Pass
Getting past opponent's legs to achieve dominant position
Jiu-Jitsu
582
Passage
Tunnel or corridor connecting cave chambers
Spelunking
583
Passaggio
Transition zone between vocal registers
Singing
584
Passing Shot
Shot that goes past net player for winner
Tennis
585
Peaking
Training phase preparing for maximum performance
Powerlifting
586
Penalty Kill
Playing short-handed due to penalty
Hockey
587
Penalty Shot
One-on-one shot against goalkeeper from 5-meter line
Water Polo
588
Perfect
Equal parts sweet and dry vermouth
Bartending
589
Personal Best
Individual's fastest time
Swimming
590
Personal Best (Track)
Individual's fastest time or best mark in an event
Track and Field
591
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Poetry Writing
592
Pick
Screen set to free up teammate
Lacrosse
593
Pick and Roll
Offensive play involving screen and roll to basket
Basketball
594
Pin
Holding both of an opponent's shoulders to the mat simultaneously
Wrestling
595
Piste
Rectangular strip where fencing takes place
Fencing
596
Pitch
Section of climb between belay stations
Rock Climbing
597
Pitch Shot
High, soft shot typically with a wedge
Golf
598
Pizzicato
Plucking strings with finger instead of bow
Violin
599
Placement
Location on body where tattoo will be applied
Tattooing
600
Planing
Smoothing and sizing wood with plane
Woodworking
601
Plank Pose
Strengthening pose holding straight body position
Yoga
602
Pocket
Netted area of stick head that holds the ball
Lacrosse
603
Pocket Hole
Angled hole for hidden screw connection
Woodworking
604
Pole Vault
Event using a pole to vault over a high bar
Track and Field
605
Pommel Horse
Men's apparatus featuring circular leg movements
Gymnastics
606
Pop Shuvit
Trick rotating board 180 degrees horizontally
Skateboarding
607
Portfolio
Collection of artist's best tattoo work
Tattooing
608
Power 10
Series of 10 hard strokes to gain advantage
Rowing
609
Power Play
Advantage when opposing team has player in penalty box
Hockey
610
PR
Personal record, best lift achieved
Powerlifting
611
PR (Running)
Personal record, best time achieved in a specific distance
Running
612
Premise
Basic idea or concept underlying joke
Stand-up Comedy
613
Press (Wine)
Extracting juice from crushed grapes
Wine Making
614
Primo
Balancing on edge of skateboard deck
Skateboarding
615
Problem
Bouldering route or sequence of moves
Bouldering
616
Project
Challenging route worked on over multiple attempts
Rock Climbing
617
Prototype
Interactive model showing functionality
Web Design
618
Prusik
Rope climbing technique using friction knots
Spelunking
619
Pull
Taking a turn at the front of a group to set pace
Cycling
620
Punch Down
Submerging grape cap during fermentation
Wine Making
621
Punchline
Climactic part of joke that creates laughter
Stand-up Comedy
622
Push
Passive shot with underspin
Table Tennis
623
Quatrain
Four-line stanza
Poetry Writing
624
Question Mark Dodge
Curved dodge changing direction sharply
Lacrosse
625
Quick Set
Fast, low set to middle attacker
Volleyball
626
Rabbet
Step-like recess cut along edge
Woodworking
627
Racking
Transferring wine off sediment
Wine Making
628
Rappel
Controlled descent using rope
Spelunking
629
RBI
Run batted in - run scored due to batter's action
Baseball
630
Realism
Photographic style achieving lifelike appearance
Tattooing
631
Rear Naked Choke
Chokehold applied from behind opponent's back
Mixed Martial Arts
632
Recovery (Rowing)
Return phase between strokes when oar is out of water
Rowing
633
Recovery Swimming
Low-intensity swimming for active rest
Swimming
634
Red Light
Failed attempt in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
635
Redpoint
Completing route cleanly after previous practice
Rock Climbing
636
Refrain
Repeated line or phrase throughout poem
Poetry Writing
637
Regular (Snowboarding)
Stance with left foot forward on board
Snowboarding
638
Relay
Team race where runners pass a baton
Track and Field
639
Responsive
Design adapting to different screen sizes
Web Design
640
Reversal
Moving from bottom to top position and gaining control
Wrestling
641
Rhyme Scheme
Pattern of rhymes at end of lines
Poetry Writing
642
Ride
Defensive pressure preventing opponent from clearing
Lacrosse
643
Right of Way
Priority rules determining who scores when both hit
Fencing
644
Rim
Coating glass edge with salt or sugar
Bartending
645
Rimstone
Mineral dams creating pools in caves
Spelunking
646
Rinse
Coating glass interior with spirit
Bartending
647
Rip Cut
Cut made parallel to wood grain
Woodworking
648
Riposte
Counter-attack immediately following successful parry
Fencing
649
Rosin
Resin applied to bow hair for proper grip on strings
Violin
650
Rotation
Clockwise movement of players after winning serve
Volleyball
651
Rough
Longer grass areas adjacent to fairway making shots more difficult
Golf
652
Round-off
Skill similar to cartwheel but landing with both feet together
Gymnastics
653
Route
Climbing path up rock face or artificial wall
Rock Climbing
654
Rubber
Surface material on paddle affecting ball spin and speed
Table Tennis
655
Rule of Three
Comedy structure with setup, reinforce, punchline
Stand-up Comedy
656
Run
Fast sequence of notes on single syllable
Singing
657
Runner's High
Euphoric feeling experienced during or after running
Running
658
Sacrifice Fly
Out that allows runner to score from third base
Baseball
659
Save
Goalkeeper preventing goal attempt
Lacrosse
660
Scramble
Section requiring hands for balance and progress
Hiking
661
Seed Time
Previous best time used for event entry
Swimming
662
Send-off
Departure time for interval training
Swimming
663
SEO
Optimization for search engine rankings
Web Design
664
Serve (Volleyball)
Shot that initiates play
Volleyball
665
Service
Shot that starts each point
Table Tennis
666
Set (Comedy)
Complete comedic performance of specific length
Stand-up Comedy
667
Settled
Half-court offense against set defense
Lacrosse
668
Setup
Beginning part of joke establishing context
Stand-up Comedy
669
Shader
Machine setup for filling and shading
Tattooing
670
Shading
Adding gradations and depth to tattoo
Tattooing
671
Shake
Vigorous mixing method with ice
Bartending
672
Shaker
Container for mixing drinks with ice
Bartending
673
Shell (Rowing)
Racing boat used in rowing
Rowing
674
Shifting
Moving hand to different positions on fingerboard
Violin
675
Shot Put
Throwing event with heavy metal ball
Track and Field
676
Shoulder Rest
Padded support attached under violin
Violin
677
Shrimp
Hip escape movement to create space and improve position
Jiu-Jitsu
678
Side Control
Top position perpendicular to opponent lying on side
Mixed Martial Arts
679
Sidearm
Shooting or passing motion from side
Lacrosse
680
Sidebar
Vertical column alongside main content
Web Design
681
Sighting
Lifting head to navigate in open water
Swimming
682
Simile
Comparison using "like" or "as"
Poetry Writing
683
Single Leg
Takedown targeting one of opponent's legs
Wrestling
684
Sit Start
Beginning boulder problem from sitting position
Bouldering
685
Sleeve
Large tattoo covering entire arm
Tattooing
686
Slice
Backward rotation on ball causing low bounce
Tennis
687
Slice (Golf)
Severe left-to-right ball flight for right-handers
Golf
688
Slide
Defensive rotation to provide help
Lacrosse
689
Smash
Powerful downward shot against high ball
Table Tennis
690
Smooth
Texture without harsh or rough elements
Wine Tasting
691
Snorkel
Breathing tube allowing continuous stroke work
Swimming
692
Soft Pedal
Easy, recovery-pace riding
Cycling
693
Sonnet
Fourteen-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
Poetry Writing
694
Speleothem
Cave formation created by mineral deposits
Spelunking
695
Spiccato
Bounced bow technique off string
Violin
696
Spicy
Flavors suggesting pepper or warm spices
Wine Tasting
697
Spike
Powerful downward attack shot
Volleyball
698
Split
Time for portion of a race or swim
Swimming
699
Split Time (Track)
Intermediate time at specific distance during longer race
Track and Field
700
Split Times
Individual times for each discipline in triathlon
Triathlon
701
Spotter
Person helping guide falling climber to crash pad
Bouldering
702
Sprawl and Brawl
Fighting style focused on defending takedowns and striking
Mixed Martial Arts
703
Sprint (Track)
Short distance race run at maximum speed
Track and Field
704
Sprint Distance
Triathlon distance: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
Triathlon
705
Squat
Lower body exercise where athlete descends into seated position then stands
Powerlifting
706
Squeeze
Tight passage requiring body contortion to pass
Spelunking
707
Staccato
Short, detached playing style
Violin
708
Stain
Coloring agent for wood
Woodworking
709
Stalactite
Mineral formation hanging from cave ceiling
Spelunking
710
Stalagmite
Mineral formation growing up from cave floor
Spelunking
711
Stand Start
Beginning boulder problem from standing position
Bouldering
712
Stanza
Group of lines forming unit of poem
Poetry Writing
713
Starting Blocks
Platforms for race starts
Swimming
714
Steal
Taking ball away from opposing player
Water Polo
715
Steeplechase
Distance race with hurdles and water jumps
Track and Field
716
Stencil
Transfer paper template for tattoo design
Tattooing
717
Stick
Equipment with netted head used to catch, carry, and throw ball
Lacrosse
718
Stir
Mixing method for spirit-forward cocktails
Bartending
719
Stolen Base
Runner advancing to next base during play
Baseball
720
Straight Up
Chilled and strained, no garnish
Bartending
721
Strainer
Tool preventing ice from entering the glass
Bartending
722
Streamline
Body position for maximum hydrodynamics (arms overhead, tight)
Swimming
723
Striations
Visible muscle fiber separations indicating low body fat
Bodybuilding
724
Strike (Baseball)
Pitch in strike zone or swung at and missed
Baseball
725
Stroke
Swimming technique (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Swimming
726
Stroke Rate
Number of strokes per minute
Swimming
727
Stroke Rate (Rowing)
Number of strokes per minute
Rowing
728
Stroke Recovery
Non-propulsive phase when arm returns to starting position
Swimming
729
Sul Ponticello
Bowing near bridge for glassy tone
Violin
730
Sul Tasto
Bowing over fingerboard for soft tone
Violin
731
Sulfites
Preservatives preventing oxidation and spoilage
Wine Making
732
Sun Salutation
Sequence of poses honoring the sun
Yoga
733
Suplex
Throwing technique where opponent is lifted and thrown backward
Wrestling
734
Survey
Mapping cave passages with measurements
Spelunking
735
Sweep
Technique to reverse positions from bottom to top
Jiu-Jitsu
736
Sweet
Wine with noticeable residual sugar
Wine Tasting
737
Symbolism
Use of objects to represent deeper meanings
Poetry Writing
738
Synecdoche
Part representing whole or vice versa
Poetry Writing
739
T1
First transition from swim to bike
Triathlon
740
T2
Second transition from bike to run
Triathlon
741
Tag
Additional punchline extending original joke
Stand-up Comedy
742
Tandem
Skydiving attached to experienced instructor
Skydiving
743
Tannins
Compounds providing structure and astringency
Wine Making
744
Tannins (Tasting)
Astringent compounds creating drying sensation
Wine Tasting
745
Taper (Running)
Reduction in training volume before important race
Running
746
Tapering
Reducing training volume before competition
Swimming
747
Tech Suit
High-performance racing swimsuit
Swimming
748
Tee Box
Designated starting area for each hole
Golf
749
Tempo Run
Sustained effort at comfortably hard pace
Running
750
Ten Essentials
Basic items every hiker should carry for safety
Hiking
751
Terminal Velocity
Maximum falling speed when air resistance equals gravity
Skydiving
752
Terroir
Environmental factors affecting grape character
Wine Making
753
Terroir (Tasting)
Taste expression of vineyard environment
Wine Tasting
754
Three-Pointer
Shot worth three points from beyond arc
Basketball
755
Thrust
Forward attacking movement with point of weapon
Fencing
756
Tight Five
Five-minute set with only best material
Stand-up Comedy
757
Timing
Rhythmic pacing of joke delivery
Stand-up Comedy
758
Toe Edge
Turning using edge under toes
Snowboarding
759
Toe Hook
Using top of foot to pull or maintain position
Rock Climbing
760
Top Rope
Climbing with rope anchored above the route
Rock Climbing
761
Top Shelf
Premium spirits
Bartending
762
Topping
Filling containers to prevent oxidation
Wine Making
763
Touch
Successful hit that scores a point
Fencing
764
Touch-up
Minor corrections after initial healing
Tattooing
765
Track
Body position for horizontal movement in freefall
Skydiving
766
Traditional Style
Classic American tattoo aesthetic with bold lines
Tattooing
767
Trailhead
Starting point of a hiking trail with parking and information
Hiking
768
Transition (Triathlon)
Area and process of changing between swim, bike, and run
Triathlon
769
Traverse (Climbing)
Horizontal movement across rock face
Bouldering
770
Traverse (Skiing)
Skiing across slope rather than straight down
Skiing
771
Tre Flip
Advanced trick combining kickflip and 360 shuvit
Skateboarding
772
Tree Pose
Balancing pose standing on one foot
Yoga
773
Treeline
Elevation above which trees cannot grow
Hiking
774
Trekking Poles
Walking aids providing stability and reducing impact
Hiking
775
Tremolo
Rapid back-and-forth bowing motion
Violin
776
Triangle Choke
Chokehold using legs to form triangle around opponent's neck
Mixed Martial Arts
777
Trip Leader
Experienced caver responsible for group safety
Spelunking
778
Tuck
Body position with knees pulled to chest
Gymnastics
779
Twist
Citrus peel garnish expressing oils
Bartending
780
Typography
Art and technique of arranging text
Web Design
781
Underhand
Shooting or passing motion from below
Lacrosse
782
Uneven Bars
Women's apparatus with two horizontal bars at different heights
Gymnastics
783
Unsettled
Fast-break situation with numbers advantage
Lacrosse
784
Up
Chilled but served without ice
Bartending
785
User Experience
Overall experience of using website
Web Design
786
User Interface
Visual elements users interact with
Web Design
787
V-Scale
Grading system for bouldering difficulty (V0-V17)
Bouldering
788
Vacuum Pose
Pose sucking in abdomen to show small waist
Bodybuilding
789
Varietal
Wine made primarily from single grape type
Wine Tasting
790
Vault
Apparatus involving running approach and jumping over vaulting table
Gymnastics
791
Vert
Vertical skating on ramps and pipes
Skateboarding
792
Vertical
Cave section requiring rope techniques
Spelunking
793
Vibrato (Singing)
Natural oscillation in sustained tones
Singing
794
Vibrato (Violin)
Oscillating pitch technique for expression
Violin
795
Villanelle
Complex form with repeated lines and rhymes
Poetry Writing
796
Vintage
Year grapes were harvested
Wine Making
797
Vintage (Tasting)
Year grapes were harvested
Wine Tasting
798
VO2 Max (Running)
Maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise
Running
799
Vocal Break
Sudden register change or crack
Singing
800
Volley
Shot hit before ball bounces
Tennis
801
Volta
Turning point or shift in poem
Poetry Writing
802
Warm-up
Preparatory swimming before main workout
Swimming
803
Warm-up (Singing)
Vocal exercises preparing voice for singing
Singing
804
Water Depletion
Reducing water intake before competition for tighter appearance
Bodybuilding
805
Water Hazard
Penalty area containing water that affects play
Golf
806
Water Source
Natural location to obtain drinking water
Hiking
807
Wave Start
Staggered start with groups based on age or ability
Triathlon
808
Well
House brand spirits
Bartending
809
Wet
More sweet vermouth in cocktail
Bartending
810
Wetsuit (Triathlon)
Neoprene suit providing buoyancy and warmth in water
Triathlon
811
White Nose Syndrome
Disease affecting cave-dwelling bats
Spelunking
812
White Space
Empty space around design elements
Web Design
813
Wireframe
Basic layout structure without visual design
Web Design
814
Yardage
Total distance swum in practice
Swimming
815
Yeast
Microorganisms converting sugar to alcohol
Wine Making