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50-50 Grind
Sliding on obstacle with both trucks on edge
A/B Testing
Comparing two versions to see which performs better
AAD
Automatic Activation Device that deploys reserve parachute
Above the Fold
Content visible without scrolling
Accessibility
Design usable by people with disabilities
Ace
Serve that opponent cannot return, winning the point immediately
Acid Test
Measuring acidity levels in wine
Acidity
Tartness and freshness in wine
Act Out
Physical demonstration within verbal joke
Adjacent
Defensive player next to ball carrier
Aerial
Maneuver where surfer and board leave water surface
Aero Bars
Aerodynamic handlebars reducing wind resistance
Aerobic Base
Moderate intensity endurance training
AFF
Accelerated Free Fall training program for solo jumpers
Aftercare
Instructions for tattoo care during healing
Age Group (Triathlon)
Competition category based on athlete age
Albatross
Score of three strokes under par, also called double eagle
Alignment
Proper positioning of body in poses
Alley Dodge
Dodge along sideline using space
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Altimeter
Device showing altitude during jump
Anaphora
Repetition of words at beginning of lines
Apprentice
Student learning tattooing under master artist
Approach Shot
Shot used to move forward to net position
Après-ski
Social activities after skiing
Aquabike
Event combining swim and bike portions only
Arco
Playing with the bow after pizzicato
Arete
Outside corner or edge of rock formation
Armbar
Joint lock targeting opponent's elbow
Asana
Physical postures or poses in yoga practice
Assist (Basketball)
Pass leading directly to teammate's score
Assist (Lacrosse)
Pass that directly leads to goal
Assist (Soccer)
Pass leading directly to goal
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds within words
Axel
Jump taking off from forward edge and landing backward
Back
Chaser or side drink
Back Handspring
Backward jumping skill landing on hands then feet
Back Walkover
Backward bending skill ending in a standing position
Backcheck
Defensive pressure while retreating to own zone
Backcountry
Remote wilderness areas away from developed facilities
Backhand
Shot taken with back of hand facing target
Backside
Rotating or approaching with back of body leading
Backside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where back faces slope
Backup Light
Secondary lighting in case primary fails
Bail
Jumping off board to avoid crash
Balance
Ability to maintain steady posture
Balance (Wine)
Harmony between wine components
Balk
Illegal motion by pitcher resulting in baserunner advancement
Ball (Baseball)
Pitch outside strike zone not swung at
Bandha
Energy locks created by muscle contractions
Barn Door
Uncontrolled swinging away from rock face
Barrel
Hollow section of breaking wave that surfer can ride inside
Barrel Aging
Storing wine in oak containers
BASE
Jumping from Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth
Base Building (Running)
Phase of training focused on building aerobic fitness
Base Layer (Hiking)
Clothing layer next to skin for moisture management
Baton
Stick passed between runners in relay races
Beam
Narrow apparatus requiring balance and precision
Bearings
Metal balls inside wheels allowing smooth rotation
Beat
Pause allowing audience to process humor
Belay
Safety technique controlling rope for climbing partner
Belly Flying
Traditional freefall position facing earth
Belt
Supportive equipment worn around waist for core stability
Belting
Powerful singing in chest voice at high pitches
Bench Press
Upper body exercise pressing weight from chest
Berimbolo
Complex sweeping technique involving spinning under opponent
Beta
Information about how to complete climbing moves
Bevel
Angled cut across face or edge
Bike Check
Pre-race inspection ensuring bicycle safety and compliance
Bilateral Breathing
Breathing on both sides during freestyle
Birdie
Score of one stroke under par for a hole
Biscuit Joint
Connection using oval wooden biscuits
Bit
Individual joke or comedic segment
Blackwork
Tattoo style using only black ink
Blade (Rowing)
Flat end of oar that enters water
Blade Work
Manipulation of weapons in contact with opponent's blade
Blank Verse
Unrhymed iambic pentameter
Blaze
Paint mark on trees indicating trail route
Blend
Wine combining multiple grape varieties
Blending
Combining different wines for balance
Block (Basketball)
Defensive rejection of shot attempt
Block (Table Tennis)
Defensive shot against fast attack
Block (Volleyball)
Defensive action at net against attack
Blowout
Ink spreading under skin creating fuzzy lines
Blue Material
Explicit or adult-oriented comedy content
Boardslide
Sliding sideways on obstacle with board perpendicular
Body
Weight and fullness of wine in mouth
Bogey
Score of one stroke over par for a hole
Bombing
Performing poorly with little audience response
Bonk
Running out of energy/glycogen during a ride
Bonk (Running)
Sudden energy depletion during endurance activities
Bottom Bracket
The bearing system that connects cranks to frame
Bottom Turn
Turn at bottom of wave face to set up ride
Bouquet
Complex aromas from aging and development
Bow
Long rod with horsehair used to play violin strings
Bow Hold
Proper grip and position for holding bow
Breadcrumbs
Navigation showing user's location path
Break Point
Opportunity for receiving player to win opponent's service game
Breakaway
Small group of riders ahead of the main pack
Breakdown
Area of fallen rock creating obstacles
Breakoff
Separating from formation before deployment altitude
Breath Support
Controlled use of air for sustained singing
Breathing
Allowing wine to oxidize and open up
Brick Workout
Training session combining two disciplines back-to-back
Bridge
Hip thrust movement to create space or escape
Bridge (Violin)
Wooden piece supporting strings above soundboard
Bringer Show
Show requiring performers to bring audience members
Brix
Measurement of sugar content in grapes
Build
Gradually increasing speed during a swim
Build (Cocktail)
Constructing drink directly in serving glass
Bulk
Phase of gaining weight and muscle mass
Bulkhead
Movable wall to adjust pool length
Bull Dodge
Power dodge straight to goal
Bump
Pass using forearms to contact ball
Bunker
Sand hazard strategically placed around course
Bushwhacking
Hiking through dense vegetation without established trail
Cadence
Pedaling rhythm (revolutions per minute)
Cadence (Running)
Number of steps taken per minute while running
Caesura
Pause or break within line of poetry
Cairn
Stack of stones marking trail or important location
Call
Drink ordered with specific brand
Call to Action
Element prompting user to take action
Callback
Reference to earlier joke or premise
Callback Chain
Series of related callbacks throughout set
Camel Spin
Spin position with free leg extended horizontally behind
Campus
Climbing using only arms without feet
Canopy
Parachute fabric that provides lift and control
Cap
Layer of skins floating during red fermentation
Carb Load
Increasing carbohydrate intake to fill muscles before show
Carb Loading
Dietary strategy to maximize glycogen stores before race
Cartwheel
Sideways skill with hands and feet touching in sequence
Carve
Turn technique using ski edges without skidding
Cassette
The cluster of gears on the rear wheel
Catch
Initial part of stroke when hand enters and grabs water
Catch (Rowing)
Beginning of rowing stroke when oar enters water
Cave Conservation
Practices protecting cave environments
Cave Pack
Specialized backpack designed for underground use
Cave System
Network of connected underground passages and chambers
Chainring
The front gears attached to the cranks
Chakra
Energy centers along the spine
Chamber
Large open space within cave system
Chamfer
Angled cut along edge or corner
Check
Legal defensive contact with stick or body
Chest Voice
Lower register resonating in chest cavity
Child's Pose
Resting position with knees down and arms forward
Chin Rest
Support piece for holding violin against jaw
Chip Shot
Short shot near green with low trajectory
Chop
Defensive shot with heavy underspin
Circle Swimming
Multiple swimmers sharing a lane
Clamp
Tool applying pressure during glue-up
Clarification
Process of removing particles and sediment
Clean Comedy
Family-friendly comedy without explicit content
Clear
Moving ball from defensive to offensive end
Clinch
Close-range grappling position standing up
Closer
Strong final joke ending the set
Cobra Pose
Back-bending pose strengthening spine
Cold Soak
Pre-fermentation extraction at low temperature
Color Packing
Saturating areas with solid color
Color Palette
Selected colors used throughout design
Column
Formation where stalactite and stalagmite meet
Commands
Official instructions given during competition lifts
Compass
Navigation instrument for determining direction
Complexity
Multiple layers of flavors and aromas
Compression
Squeezing holds toward each other
Conditioning
Low body fat with high muscle definition and vascularity
Consonance
Repetition of consonant sounds within words
Consultation
Initial meeting to discuss tattoo plans
Conversion Rate
Percentage of visitors completing desired action
Cool-down
Easy swimming after intense training
Cool-down (Singing)
Gentle exercises after singing session
Corner Kick
Restart from corner after ball goes out off defending team
Counterattack
Fast offensive transition after gaining possession
Couplet
Two consecutive rhyming lines
Cover-up
New tattoo designed to hide existing one
Cox
Coxswain who steers boat and calls race strategy
Crab
When oar gets stuck in water disrupting stroke rhythm
Cradle
Pinning technique that secures head and leg together
Cradle (Lacrosse)
Rocking motion to keep ball secure in stick
Crash Pad
Foam mat providing protection from falls
Crawlway
Low passage requiring hands and knees navigation
Crimp
Grip using fingertips on small edge holds
Crisp
Fresh, clean taste with good acidity
Cross (Soccer)
Pass from wide area toward goal area
Crosscut
Cut made perpendicular to wood grain
Crossover (Basketball)
Dribbling move to change direction and beat defender
Crossover (Ice Skating)
Technique for turning and gaining speed
Crowd Work
Improvised interaction with audience members
Crush
Breaking grape skins to release juice
Crux
Most difficult section of a climbing route
Curveball
Pitch with downward and sideways break
Custom Work
Original tattoo design created for specific client
Cut
Qualifying time for higher level competition
Cut (Bodybuilding)
Phase of losing fat while preserving muscle
Cut (Lacrosse)
Quick movement to get open for pass
Cutaway
Jettisoning main parachute to deploy reserve
Cutback
Sharp turn back toward breaking section of wave
Cutting
Process of losing weight to compete in lower class
Dabbing
Touching ground or object other than designated holds
Dado
Rectangular groove cut across wood grain
Day Pack
Small backpack for carrying essentials on day hikes
De La Riva
Guard position with one leg hooked behind opponent's leg
Deadlift
Exercise lifting weight from floor to standing position
Decanting
Pouring wine into separate container
Decathlon
Men's combined event with ten track and field disciplines
Deck
Pool area where swimmers and coaches stand
Deck (Skateboard)
Wooden platform of skateboard that rider stands on
Defensive Press (Water Polo)
Defensive strategy applying constant pressure
Degassing
Removing carbon dioxide from wine
Deke
Fake move to deceive opponent
Deload
Reduced training volume to promote recovery
Deployment
Opening the parachute during descent
Derailleur
Mechanism that moves the chain between gears
Descending
Each repeat swim faster than the previous
Deuce
Score of 40-40, requiring two consecutive points to win game
Diaphragm
Primary muscle used for breath support in singing
Diction
Clear pronunciation of words while singing
Dig
Defensive save of attacked ball
Dirty
With olive brine added
Discus
Throwing event with a heavy disc
Dismount
Final skill performed when leaving an apparatus
Distance Per Stroke
Efficiency measure
DNF (Racing)
Did not finish - withdrawal from race
Dodge
Offensive move to get past defender
DOMS
Delayed onset muscle soreness after intense training
Double Leg
Takedown attacking both of opponent's legs simultaneously
Double Play
Defensive play retiring two runners
Double Stop
Playing two notes simultaneously
Double Strain
Using two strainers for ultra-smooth cocktails
Dovetail
Strong interlocking joint resembling dove's tail
Downward Dog
Fundamental pose forming inverted V shape
DQ
Disqualification for rule violation
Drafting
Riding behind someone to reduce wind resistance
Drafting (Triathlon)
Following closely behind another athlete to reduce wind resistance
Draw (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from right to left for right-handers
Dribble
Moving ball with feet while maintaining control
Drishti
Focused gaze point during poses
Drive (Rowing)
Power phase of rowing stroke using legs and back
Drivetrain
The system that transfers power from pedals to wheels (chain, cassette, derailleurs)
Drop In
Taking off on wave closest to breaking section
Drop Shot
Softly hit shot that barely clears net and drops short
Dropout
Frame slots where the rear wheel attaches
Dry
Wine with little or no residual sugar
Dry (Cocktail)
Less sweet vermouth in cocktail
Duck Dive
Technique to dive under incoming waves
Dunk
Shot where player jumps and forces ball down through hoop
Dynamics
Volume variations in vocal performance
Dyno
Dynamic movement launching to distant hold
DZ
Drop Zone - airport or facility for skydiving
Eagle
Score of two strokes under par for a hole
Earthy
Flavors reminiscent of soil or forest floor
Easy Run
Relaxed pace run for recovery and base building
Easy Swimming
Low-intensity swimming
Echelon
Diagonal riding formation used in crosswinds
Edge (Ice Skating)
Inside or outside curve of skate blade
Edge (Skiing)
Metal strip on ski bottom used for control
Eggbeater
Treading water technique using alternating leg rotations
Ejection
Temporary removal from game for rule violation
Elevation Gain
Total vertical distance climbed during hike
Eliminate
Modified version of problem restricting certain holds
EMO
Extra man offense during opponent penalty
En Garde
Starting position and command to begin fencing
End Grain
Cross-section showing cut ends of fibers
Enjambment
Line breaks that continue thought to next line
Equipped
Lifting with supportive gear like suits and wraps
ERA
Earned run average - pitcher's runs allowed per nine innings
Escape
Getting away from opponent's control without gaining control yourself
Exit
Leaving the aircraft to begin skydive
Exposed
Trail section with little protection from weather or falls
Express
Releasing citrus oils over drink
Face-off
Method of starting play with two players competing for ball
Fade (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from left to right for right-handers
Fairway
Short grass area between tee and green where ideal shots land
Fall Line
Steepest and most direct path down slope
False Start
Leaving starting block before signal
False Start (Track)
Illegal start before the starting signal
False Summit
Peak that appears to be summit but isn't the highest point
Falsetto
Light, breathy upper register in male voices
Fartlek
Swedish training method mixing fast and slow running randomly
Fast Break
Quick transition from defense to offense
Favicon
Small icon displayed in browser tab
Feather (Rowing)
Rotating oar blade parallel to water during recovery
Fermentation
Process converting sugars to alcohol
Figure
Decorative grain patterns in wood
Filtration
Removing particles through filter media
Fine Tuners
Small adjusters for precise string tuning
Fingerboard
Smooth wooden surface where fingers press strings
Finish
Protective and decorative coating
Finish (Wine)
Lingering taste after swallowing
Fins
Foot gear to increase propulsion during training
First Position
Basic hand position on violin neck
Five Hole
Space between goaltender's legs
Flagging
Extending leg for balance without weight-bearing
Flash
Completing route successfully on first attempt
Flash (Tattoo)
Pre-drawn tattoo designs displayed in shop
Fleche
Running attack where fencer passes opponent
Flexibility
Range of motion in joints and muscles
Flick
Quick wrist shot against short ball
Float
Layer ingredient on top of drink
Floor Exercise
Routine performed on spring floor with tumbling and dance
Flow
Smooth transition between poses
Flowstone
Mineral deposits creating smooth cave formations
Footer
Bottom section of webpage
Footwork (Ice Skating)
Sequence of steps and turns across ice
Fore
Warning shout to alert others of an approaching golf ball
Forechecking
Pressuring opponents in their defensive zone
Forefoot Strike
Landing pattern where front of foot contacts ground first
Formation
Multiple skydivers linking together in freefall
Free Flying
Advanced body positions like head down or sit flying
Free Kick
Restart after foul with opponents 10 yards away
Free Throw
Uncontested shot from foul line worth one point
Free Verse
Poetry without regular meter or rhyme
Freefall
Period falling through air before parachute deployment
Front Crawl
Technical name for freestyle stroke
Front Walkover
Forward bending skill passing through handstand
Frontside
Rotating or approaching with front of body leading
Frontside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where chest faces slope
Fruit Forward
Wine emphasizing fruit flavors
Gaiters
Protective covering for lower legs and boot tops
Garnish
Decorative and aromatic final touch
Gaston
Grip pushing sideways away from body
Gi
Traditional uniform worn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Glide (Ice Skating)
Smooth movement across ice without pushing
Glue-up
Process of joining pieces with adhesive
Goal (Soccer)
Point scored by getting ball into opponent's net
Goofy
Stance with right foot forward on board
Grade
Rating system indicating climbing difficulty
Grain
Direction and pattern of wood fibers
Green
Smooth putting surface around the hole
Green Light
Audience signal showing engagement and enjoyment
Grid System
Framework for organizing layout elements
Grip Tape
Sandpaper-like surface on top of deck
Ground and Pound
Technique of taking opponents down and striking them on the ground
Ground Ball
Loose ball on the ground that players compete for
Groupset
Complete set of components (shifters, derailleurs, brakes, etc.)
Guard
Defensive position on back with legs controlling opponent
Gutter
Pool edge overflow system
Haiku
Japanese three-line poem with 5-7-5 syllable pattern
Half Ironman
Triathlon distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Half Nelson
Control technique with arm under opponent's arm and behind neck
Halfpipe
U-shaped ramp for aerial maneuvers
Hammer Throw
Throwing event with weighted ball on wire
Handicap (Golf)
System allowing players of different abilities to compete fairly
Handstand
Inverted position balanced on hands
Hardwood
Dense wood from deciduous trees
Harmonics
High, flute-like tones created by light finger pressure
Hat Trick
Three goals scored by same player in one game
Head Voice
Upper register resonating in head cavity
Header (Soccer)
Playing ball with head
Header (Web)
Top section of webpage
Headlamp
Primary lighting source worn on head
Headset
Bearing system that allows steering
Healing
Recovery process after getting tattooed
Heat
Group of swimmers racing together
Heckler
Disruptive audience member interrupting performance
Heel Edge
Turning using edge under heels
Heel Hook
Using heel to pull body up or maintain position
Heel Strike
Landing pattern where heel contacts ground first
Heelflip
Trick where board flips using heel instead of toe
Heptathlon
Women's combined event with seven track and field disciplines
Hierarchy
Arrangement showing relative importance
High Bar
Men's apparatus with single horizontal bar for swinging routines
High Jump
Event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar
Highball
Tall boulder problem where fall consequences are serious
Hitting the Wall
Another term for bonking - sudden energy depletion
Hole Set
Offensive player positioned in front of goal
Home Run
Hit that allows batter to circle all bases and score
Hook (Golf)
Severe right-to-left ball flight for right-handers
Hop and Pop
Jump with immediate parachute deployment
Hurdles
Race involving jumping over barriers while maintaining speed
Hydrometer
Tool measuring specific gravity and sugar
Hypertrophy
Increase in muscle fiber size
Hypoxic Training
Swimming with restricted breathing patterns
Ice Bath (Recovery)
Recovery method using cold water immersion
Icing
Illegal clearing of puck from behind center line
Imagery
Vivid descriptive language appealing to senses
Inclinometer
Tool measuring passage slopes and angles
Individual Medley
Race combining all four strokes in order
Ink
Pigmented liquid deposited into skin
Intention
Purpose or focus set for practice
Intervals (Running)
Repeated periods of fast running with recovery periods
Intonation
Accuracy of pitch and tuning
Ironman
Triathlon distance: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run
Javelin
Throwing event with a spear-like implement
Jib
Sliding on rails, boxes, or other features
Jig
Guide tool for repeatable cuts or operations
Jigger
Double-sided measuring tool for spirits
Kerf
Width of material removed by saw blade
Kick (Track)
Final acceleration in middle or long distance races
Kickboard
Flotation device for kick-only training
Kicker
Jump ramp in terrain park
Kickflip
Trick where board flips sideways while in air
Kill
Attack that results in immediate point
Killing
Performing exceptionally well with strong audience response
Kimura
Shoulder lock submission technique
Knee Pads
Protective gear for crawling in caves
Knee Wraps
Elastic wraps providing knee support in squat
Kona
Ironman World Championship held in Hawaii
Lactate Threshold
Intensity where lactic acid accumulates
Lactate Threshold (Running)
Exercise intensity where lactate accumulates in blood
Landing Page
Single page designed for specific purpose
Lane Rope
Floating barriers separating swim lanes
Larynx
Voice box containing vocal cords
Layering System
Method of wearing multiple clothing layers for versatility
Layout
Body position completely straight and extended
Lead Climbing
Climbing while placing protection and trailing rope
Lean Mass
Body weight minus fat mass
Leave No Trace
Outdoor ethics minimizing environmental impact
Lees
Dead yeast and sediment after fermentation
Legato
Smooth, connected playing style
Legs
Droplets running down glass after swirling
Let
Point replayed due to net interference or other interruption
Libero
Specialized defensive player who cannot attack above net
Line Work
Initial outlining phase of tattoo process
Liner
Machine setup for creating tattoo outlines
Lineup
Area beyond breakers where surfers wait for waves
Lipslide
Sliding trick approaching obstacle from opposite side
Load
Group of skydivers on single aircraft
Load Time
Time required for page to fully display
Lob
High shot over opponent's head
Lob Shot
High arcing shot over goalkeeper
Logbook
Record of all skydives including details and signatures
Long Jump
Event measuring horizontal distance jumped from takeoff
Long Run
Extended distance run at conversational pace
Loop
Topspin shot with curved racket motion
Lotus Pose
Seated meditation pose with crossed legs
Lunge
Attacking movement extending forward leg and arm
Lutz
Jump taking off from back outside edge
Maceration
Skin contact extracting color and tannins
Machine
Electric device powering tattoo needles
Macros
Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats
Malolactic
Secondary fermentation softening acidity
Man Down
Defensive situation when opponent has extra player
Mandatory Poses
Required poses judged in bodybuilding competition
Manifest
Sign-up process for getting on loads
Mantle
Climbing move pressing up onto ledge like getting out of pool
Mantra
Sacred sound or phrase for meditation
Manual
Balancing on back wheels while rolling forward
Marathon
Long distance race of 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers
Mashing
Pedaling with high resistance, low cadence
Match
Placing both hands on same hold
Meditation
Practice of sustained attention and awareness
Meet
Powerlifting competition with three attempts per lift
Melisma
Multiple notes sung on single syllable
Metaphor
Direct comparison between unlike things
Meter
Rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Metonymy
Substituting associated word for actual thing
Midfoot Strike
Landing pattern where middle of foot contacts ground first
Mindfulness
Present moment awareness without judgment
Minerality
Stone or earth-like characteristics
Mixed Voice
Blended chest and head voice registers
Mockup
Visual representation of final design
Modification
Adaptation of pose for individual needs
Moguls
Bumps formed on ski slopes by repeated turns
Mongo
Pushing skateboard with front foot instead of back foot
Mortise
Rectangular hole cut to receive tenon
Mount
Top position sitting on opponent's torso
Mount (Gymnastics)
Initial skill used to get onto an apparatus
Mountain Pose
Basic standing pose with proper alignment
Muddler
Tool for crushing fruits and herbs
Mudra
Hand positions channeling energy
Mulligan
Informal do-over shot not counted in official scoring
Must
Crushed grapes before or during fermentation
Mute
Device placed on bridge to dampen sound
Namaste
Greeting recognizing divine in others, hands at heart
Navigation
System for moving through website
Neat
Spirit served without ice or mixers
Needle
Sharp point that punctures skin to deposit ink
Negative Split
Swimming second half of race faster than first half
Negative Split (Running)
Running second half of race faster than first half
No-Gi
Jiu-jitsu practiced without the traditional uniform
Nose
Aroma and bouquet of wine
Nose Manual
Balancing on front wheels while rolling
Nutrition Strategy
Plan for fueling during long distance events
Oak
Flavor and texture from barrel aging
Off-Season
Period between competitions focused on building muscle
Offside
Violation when player is ahead of last defender when ball is played
Ollie
Fundamental trick jumping with board without using hands
Ollie (Snowboarding)
Jump technique lifting board off ground
Olympic Distance
Triathlon distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
Omoplata
Shoulder lock using legs to control opponent's arm
On the Rocks
Served over ice cubes
One Rep Max
Maximum weight that can be lifted for single repetition
One Timer
Shot taken immediately upon receiving pass
Open Mic
Performance opportunity for new or developing comics
Open String
Playing string without finger pressure
Open Turn
Touch-and-go turn used in breaststroke and butterfly
Opener
Conservative first attempt in competition
Opener (Comedy)
First joke establishing tone and connection
Overhand
Shooting or passing motion from above shoulder
Overhang
Rock face angled past vertical
Pace (Running)
Rate of speed, typically measured in minutes per mile or kilometer
Pace Clock
Large timer for interval training
Paddle
Racquet used in table tennis, also called bat or racket
Paddles
Hand devices to increase resistance and stroke feel
Palate
Taste and mouthfeel of wine
Par (Golf)
Expected number of strokes for a skilled player to complete a hole
Parallel Bars
Men's apparatus with two parallel horizontal bars
Parallel Turn
Turn with skis remaining parallel throughout
Parry
Defensive action deflecting opponent's attack
Pass
Getting past opponent's legs to achieve dominant position
Passage
Tunnel or corridor connecting cave chambers
Passaggio
Transition zone between vocal registers
Passing Shot
Shot that goes past net player for winner
Peak Week
Final week of preparation before competition
Peaking
Training phase preparing for maximum performance
Pearl
Nose diving underwater when catching wave
Peloton
Main group of riders in a race
Penalty
Free shot from penalty spot after foul in box
Penalty Kill
Playing short-handed due to penalty
Penalty Shot
One-on-one shot against goalkeeper from 5-meter line
Perfect
Equal parts sweet and dry vermouth
Personal Best
Individual's fastest time
Personal Best (Track)
Individual's fastest time or best mark in an event
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Phrasing
Musical shaping of lyrical lines
Pick
Screen set to free up teammate
Pick and Roll
Offensive play involving screen and roll to basket
Pike
Body position with legs straight and bent at hips
Pin
Holding both of an opponent's shoulders to the mat simultaneously
Pinch
Grip squeezing hold between thumb and fingers
Piste
Rectangular strip where fencing takes place
Pit
Area directly in front of goal where hole set plays
Pitch
Section of climb between belay stations
Pitch (Singing)
Highness or lowness of musical tone
Pitch Shot
High, soft shot typically with a wedge
Pizzicato
Plucking strings with finger instead of bow
Placement
Location on body where tattoo will be applied
Planing
Smoothing and sizing wood with plane
Plank Pose
Strengthening pose holding straight body position
PLF
Parachute Landing Fall technique for safe landing
Pocket
Netted area of stick head that holds the ball
Pocket Hole
Angled hole for hidden screw connection
Pole Vault
Event using a pole to vault over a high bar
Pommel Horse
Men's apparatus featuring circular leg movements
Pop Shuvit
Trick rotating board 180 degrees horizontally
Portfolio
Collection of artist's best tattoo work
Posing
Art of displaying physique in competition
Powder (Skiing)
Fresh, deep, untracked snow
Power 10
Series of 10 hard strokes to gain advantage
Power Play
Advantage when opposing team has player in penalty box
PR
Personal record, best lift achieved
PR (Running)
Personal record, best time achieved in a specific distance
Pranayama
Breathing techniques and breath control practices
Premise
Basic idea or concept underlying joke
Press (Wine)
Extracting juice from crushed grapes
Primo
Balancing on edge of skateboard deck
Problem
Bouldering route or sequence of moves
Project
Challenging route worked on over multiple attempts
Props
Equipment like blocks, straps, and bolsters
Prototype
Interactive model showing functionality
Prusik
Rope climbing technique using friction knots
Pull
Taking a turn at the front of a group to set pace
Pull Buoy
Foam device held between legs during arm-only sets
Pump (Bodybuilding)
Temporary muscle swelling from increased blood flow
Pump (Climbing)
Muscle fatigue in forearms from sustained gripping
Punch Down
Submerging grape cap during fermentation
Punchline
Climactic part of joke that creates laughter
Purification
Process of making water safe to drink
Push
Passive shot with underspin
Quatrain
Four-line stanza
Question Mark Dodge
Curved dodge changing direction sharply
Quick Set
Fast, low set to middle attacker
Rabbet
Step-like recess cut along edge
Racking
Transferring wine off sediment
Range
Span from lowest to highest singable note
Rappel
Controlled descent using rope
Raw
Lifting without supportive equipment like suits or wraps
RBI
Run batted in - run scored due to batter's action
Realism
Photographic style achieving lifelike appearance
Rear Naked Choke
Chokehold applied from behind opponent's back
Rebound (Basketball)
Gaining possession of missed shot
Rebound (Hockey)
Puck that bounces off goaltender
Recovery (Rowing)
Return phase between strokes when oar is out of water
Recovery Swimming
Low-intensity swimming for active rest
Red Light
Failed attempt in powerlifting competition
Red Light (Comedy)
Audience signal showing disengagement
Redpoint
Completing route cleanly after previous practice
Refrain
Repeated line or phrase throughout poem
Regular (Snowboarding)
Stance with left foot forward on board
Relay
Team race where runners pass a baton
Reserve
Backup parachute for emergency situations
Resonance
Amplification of voice in body cavities
Responsive
Design adapting to different screen sizes
Reversal
Moving from bottom to top position and gaining control
Rhyme Scheme
Pattern of rhymes at end of lines
Ride
Defensive pressure preventing opponent from clearing
Riff
Vocal embellishment with rapid note changes
Right of Way
Priority rules determining who scores when both hit
Rim
Coating glass edge with salt or sugar
Rimstone
Mineral dams creating pools in caves
Rings
Men's apparatus with two suspended rings requiring strength
Rinse
Coating glass interior with spirit
Rip Cut
Cut made parallel to wood grain
Riposte
Counter-attack immediately following successful parry
Rosin
Resin applied to bow hair for proper grip on strings
Rotation
Clockwise movement of players after winning serve
Rough
Longer grass areas adjacent to fairway making shots more difficult
Round-off
Skill similar to cartwheel but landing with both feet together
Route
Climbing path up rock face or artificial wall
Rubber
Surface material on paddle affecting ball spin and speed
Rule of Three
Comedy structure with setup, reinforce, punchline
Run
Fast sequence of notes on single syllable
Runner's High
Euphoric feeling experienced during or after running
Sacrifice Fly
Out that allows runner to score from third base
Salto
Flip or somersault performed in gymnastics
Sanding
Smoothing wood surface with abrasive
Savasana
Final relaxation pose lying flat
Save
Goalkeeper preventing goal attempt
Schuss
Straight downhill run at high speed
Scramble
Section requiring hands for balance and progress
Seed Time
Previous best time used for event entry
Send
Successfully complete a route without falling
Send-off
Departure time for interval training
SEO
Optimization for search engine rankings
Serve (Volleyball)
Shot that initiates play
Service
Shot that starts each point
Session (Skateboard)
Skateboarding gathering or practice time
Session (Tattoo)
Single appointment for tattoo work
Set (Comedy)
Complete comedic performance of specific length
Set (Volleyball)
Pass positioned for teammate to attack
Sets (Surfing)
Groups of larger waves that arrive together
Settled
Half-court offense against set defense
Setup
Beginning part of joke establishing context
Shader
Machine setup for filling and shading
Shading
Adding gradations and depth to tattoo
Shake
Vigorous mixing method with ice
Shaker
Container for mixing drinks with ice
Shave Down
Removing body hair before major competition
Shell (Rowing)
Racing boat used in rowing
Shifting
Moving hand to different positions on fingerboard
Shot Put
Throwing event with heavy metal ball
Shoulder Rest
Padded support attached under violin
Shredded
Extremely low body fat with high muscle definition
Shrimp
Hip escape movement to create space and improve position
Side Control
Top position perpendicular to opponent lying on side
Sidearm
Shooting or passing motion from side
Sidebar
Vertical column alongside main content
Sighting
Lifting head to navigate in open water
Simile
Comparison using "like" or "as"
Single Leg
Takedown targeting one of opponent's legs
Singlet
Tight-fitting uniform worn in powerlifting competition
Sit Start
Beginning boulder problem from sitting position
Slab
Rock face angled less than vertical
Slam
Hard fall or crash while skateboarding
Sleeve
Large tattoo covering entire arm
Slice
Backward rotation on ball causing low bounce
Slice (Golf)
Severe left-to-right ball flight for right-handers
Slide
Defensive rotation to provide help
Slipstreaming
Another term for drafting - riding in someone's wind shadow
Smash
Powerful downward shot against high ball
Smooth
Texture without harsh or rough elements
Snorkel
Breathing tube allowing continuous stroke work
Soft Pedal
Easy, recovery-pace riding
Softwood
Wood from coniferous evergreen trees
Sonnet
Fourteen-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
Sound Post
Internal wooden dowel affecting violin resonance
Speleothem
Cave formation created by mineral deposits
Spiccato
Bounced bow technique off string
Spicy
Flavors suggesting pepper or warm spices
Spike
Powerful downward attack shot
Spin (Ice Skating)
Rotation in place on ice
Spinning
Pedaling with high cadence, low resistance
Spiral (Ice Skating)
Gliding on one foot with free leg extended
Split
Time for portion of a race or swim
Split Time (Track)
Intermediate time at specific distance during longer race
Split Times
Individual times for each discipline in triathlon
Spot
Location suitable for skateboarding
Spotter
Person helping guide falling climber to crash pad
Sprawl
Defensive technique to avoid takedowns by extending legs back
Sprawl and Brawl
Fighting style focused on defending takedowns and striking
Sprint (Track)
Short distance race run at maximum speed
Sprint Distance
Triathlon distance: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
Squat
Lower body exercise where athlete descends into seated position then stands
Squeeze
Tight passage requiring body contortion to pass
Staccato
Short, detached playing style
Stage Weight
Competition weight at lowest body fat
Stain
Coloring agent for wood
Stalactite
Mineral formation hanging from cave ceiling
Stalagmite
Mineral formation growing up from cave floor
Stance
Foot position on board - regular or goofy
Stand Start
Beginning boulder problem from standing position
Stanza
Group of lines forming unit of poem
Starting Blocks
Platforms for race starts
Steal
Taking ball away from opposing player
Steal (Basketball)
Taking ball away from opposing team
Steeplechase
Distance race with hurdles and water jumps
Stencil
Transfer paper template for tattoo design
Stick
Equipment with netted head used to catch, carry, and throw ball
Stir
Mixing method for spirit-forward cocktails
Stolen Base
Runner advancing to next base during play
Straight Up
Chilled and strained, no garnish
Strainer
Tool preventing ice from entering the glass
Streamline
Body position for maximum hydrodynamics (arms overhead, tight)
Street
Skateboarding using urban architecture and obstacles
Strength
Muscular power developed through practice
Striations
Visible muscle fiber separations indicating low body fat
Strike (Baseball)
Pitch in strike zone or swung at and missed
Stroke
Swimming technique (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Stroke Rate
Number of strokes per minute
Stroke Rate (Rowing)
Number of strokes per minute
Stroke Recovery
Non-propulsive phase when arm returns to starting position
Submission
Technique that forces opponent to give up due to pain or unconsciousness
Sul Ponticello
Bowing near bridge for glassy tone
Sul Tasto
Bowing over fingerboard for soft tone
Sulfites
Preservatives preventing oxidation and spoilage
Sun Salutation
Sequence of poses honoring the sun
Suplex
Throwing technique where opponent is lifted and thrown backward
Survey
Mapping cave passages with measurements
Sweep
Technique to reverse positions from bottom to top
Sweet
Wine with noticeable residual sugar
Switchback
Zigzag path up steep terrain to reduce grade
Swooping
High-speed canopy maneuvers near ground
Symbolism
Use of objects to represent deeper meanings
Symmetry
Balanced development between body parts
Synecdoche
Part representing whole or vice versa
T1
First transition from swim to bike
T2
Second transition from bike to run
Tackle (Soccer)
Defensive move to take ball from opponent
Tag
Additional punchline extending original joke
Takedown
Technique used to bring an opponent from standing to the ground
Tandem
Skydiving attached to experienced instructor
Tannins
Compounds providing structure and astringency
Tannins (Tasting)
Astringent compounds creating drying sensation
Taper (Running)
Reduction in training volume before important race
Tapering
Reducing training volume before competition
Tech Suit
High-performance racing swimsuit
Tee Box
Designated starting area for each hole
Template
Pattern for tracing or routing
Tempo Run
Sustained effort at comfortably hard pace
Ten Essentials
Basic items every hiker should carry for safety
Tenon
Projecting piece fitting into mortise
Terminal Velocity
Maximum falling speed when air resistance equals gravity
Terroir
Environmental factors affecting grape character
Terroir (Tasting)
Taste expression of vineyard environment
Three-Pointer
Shot worth three points from beyond arc
Thrust
Forward attacking movement with point of weapon
Tight Five
Five-minute set with only best material
Timing
Rhythmic pacing of joke delivery
Toe Edge
Turning using edge under toes
Toe Hook
Using top of foot to pull or maintain position
Toe Pick
Serrated front section of figure skate blade
Top Out
Completing boulder by climbing over the top
Top Rope
Climbing with rope anchored above the route
Top Shelf
Premium spirits
Topping
Filling containers to prevent oxidation
Topspin
Forward rotation on ball causing it to dip and bounce high
Total
Sum of best squat, bench press, and deadlift
Touch
Successful hit that scores a point
Touch-up
Minor corrections after initial healing
Track
Body position for horizontal movement in freefall
Traditional Style
Classic American tattoo aesthetic with bold lines
Trailhead
Starting point of a hiking trail with parking and information
Transition (Triathlon)
Area and process of changing between swim, bike, and run
Traverse (Climbing)
Horizontal movement across rock face
Traverse (Skiing)
Skiing across slope rather than straight down
Tre Flip
Advanced trick combining kickflip and 360 shuvit
Tree Pose
Balancing pose standing on one foot
Treeline
Elevation above which trees cannot grow
Trekking Poles
Walking aids providing stability and reducing impact
Tremolo
Rapid back-and-forth bowing motion
Triangle Choke
Chokehold using legs to form triangle around opponent's neck
Trip Leader
Experienced caver responsible for group safety
Triple Jump
Event consisting of hop, step, and jump phases
Trucks
Metal axles connecting wheels to deck
Tuck
Body position with knees pulled to chest
Twist
Citrus peel garnish expressing oils
Typography
Art and technique of arranging text
Ujjayi
Breathing technique creating ocean-like sound
Under Cling
Grip pulling upward on bottom of hold
Underhand
Shooting or passing motion from below
Uneven Bars
Women's apparatus with two horizontal bars at different heights
Unsettled
Fast-break situation with numbers advantage
Up
Chilled but served without ice
User Experience
Overall experience of using website
User Interface
Visual elements users interact with
V-Scale
Grading system for bouldering difficulty (V0-V17)
Vacuum Pose
Pose sucking in abdomen to show small waist
Varietal
Wine made primarily from single grape type
Vault
Apparatus involving running approach and jumping over vaulting table
Vert
Vertical skating on ramps and pipes
Vertical
Cave section requiring rope techniques
Vibrato (Singing)
Natural oscillation in sustained tones
Vibrato (Violin)
Oscillating pitch technique for expression
Villanelle
Complex form with repeated lines and rhymes
Vintage
Year grapes were harvested
Vintage (Tasting)
Year grapes were harvested
Vinyasa
Flow connecting postures with breath
VO2 Max (Running)
Maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise
Vocal Break
Sudden register change or crack
Vocal Cords
Tissue folds producing voice in larynx
Vocal Fatigue
Tiredness and strain in voice
Vocal Fry
Low, creaky voice production
Volley
Shot hit before ball bounces
Volta
Turning point or shift in poem
Volume
Total amount of work performed in training
Warm-up
Preparatory swimming before main workout
Warm-up (Singing)
Vocal exercises preparing voice for singing
Warrior Pose
Standing poses building strength and stability
Water Depletion
Reducing water intake before competition for tighter appearance
Water Hazard
Penalty area containing water that affects play
Water Source
Natural location to obtain drinking water
Wave Start
Staggered start with groups based on age or ability
Well
House brand spirits
Wet
More sweet vermouth in cocktail
Wetsuit (Triathlon)
Neoprene suit providing buoyancy and warmth in water
White Light
Successful attempt in powerlifting competition
White Nose Syndrome
Disease affecting cave-dwelling bats
White Space
Empty space around design elements
Wilks Score
Formula comparing strength across different body weights
Wingsuit
Special jumpsuit with fabric wings for gliding
Wipeout
Falling off board, usually due to wave power
Wireframe
Basic layout structure without visual design
Yard Sale
Spectacular crash leaving equipment scattered
Yardage
Total distance swum in practice
Yeast
Microorganisms converting sugar to alcohol