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01
Aerial
Maneuver where surfer and board leave water surface
Surfing
02
Après-ski
Social activities after skiing
Skiing
03
Axel
Jump taking off from forward edge and landing backward
Ice Skating
04
Backcheck
Defensive pressure while retreating to own zone
Hockey
05
Backhand
Shot taken with back of hand facing target
Water Polo
06
Backside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where back faces slope
Snowboarding
07
Barrel
Hollow section of breaking wave that surfer can ride inside
Surfing
08
Blade (Rowing)
Flat end of oar that enters water
Rowing
09
Bottom Turn
Turn at bottom of wave face to set up ride
Surfing
10
Camel Spin
Spin position with free leg extended horizontally behind
Ice Skating
11
Carve
Turn technique using ski edges without skidding
Skiing
12
Catch (Rowing)
Beginning of rowing stroke when oar enters water
Rowing
13
Counterattack
Fast offensive transition after gaining possession
Water Polo
14
Cox
Coxswain who steers boat and calls race strategy
Rowing
15
Crab
When oar gets stuck in water disrupting stroke rhythm
Rowing
16
Crossover (Ice Skating)
Technique for turning and gaining speed
Ice Skating
17
Cutback
Sharp turn back toward breaking section of wave
Surfing
18
Defensive Press (Water Polo)
Defensive strategy applying constant pressure
Water Polo
19
Deke
Fake move to deceive opponent
Hockey
20
Drive (Rowing)
Power phase of rowing stroke using legs and back
Rowing
21
Drop In
Taking off on wave closest to breaking section
Surfing
22
Duck Dive
Technique to dive under incoming waves
Surfing
23
Edge (Ice Skating)
Inside or outside curve of skate blade
Ice Skating
24
Edge (Skiing)
Metal strip on ski bottom used for control
Skiing
25
Eggbeater
Treading water technique using alternating leg rotations
Water Polo
26
Ejection
Temporary removal from game for rule violation
Water Polo
27
Fall Line
Steepest and most direct path down slope
Skiing
28
Feather (Rowing)
Rotating oar blade parallel to water during recovery
Rowing
29
Five Hole
Space between goaltender's legs
Hockey
30
Footwork (Ice Skating)
Sequence of steps and turns across ice
Ice Skating
31
Forechecking
Pressuring opponents in their defensive zone
Hockey
32
Frontside (Snowboarding)
Turn or trick where chest faces slope
Snowboarding
33
Glide (Ice Skating)
Smooth movement across ice without pushing
Ice Skating
34
Goofy
Stance with right foot forward on board
Snowboarding
35
Halfpipe
U-shaped ramp for aerial maneuvers
Snowboarding
36
Hat Trick
Three goals scored by same player in one game
Hockey
37
Heel Edge
Turning using edge under heels
Snowboarding
38
Hole Set
Offensive player positioned in front of goal
Water Polo
39
Icing
Illegal clearing of puck from behind center line
Hockey
40
Jib
Sliding on rails, boxes, or other features
Snowboarding
41
Kicker
Jump ramp in terrain park
Snowboarding
42
Lineup
Area beyond breakers where surfers wait for waves
Surfing
43
Lob Shot
High arcing shot over goalkeeper
Water Polo
44
Lutz
Jump taking off from back outside edge
Ice Skating
45
Moguls
Bumps formed on ski slopes by repeated turns
Skiing
46
Ollie (Snowboarding)
Jump technique lifting board off ground
Snowboarding
47
One Timer
Shot taken immediately upon receiving pass
Hockey
48
Parallel Turn
Turn with skis remaining parallel throughout
Skiing
49
Pearl
Nose diving underwater when catching wave
Surfing
50
Penalty Kill
Playing short-handed due to penalty
Hockey
51
Penalty Shot
One-on-one shot against goalkeeper from 5-meter line
Water Polo
52
Pit
Area directly in front of goal where hole set plays
Water Polo
53
Powder (Skiing)
Fresh, deep, untracked snow
Skiing
54
Power 10
Series of 10 hard strokes to gain advantage
Rowing
55
Power Play
Advantage when opposing team has player in penalty box
Hockey
56
Rebound (Hockey)
Puck that bounces off goaltender
Hockey
57
Recovery (Rowing)
Return phase between strokes when oar is out of water
Rowing
58
Regular (Snowboarding)
Stance with left foot forward on board
Snowboarding
59
Schuss
Straight downhill run at high speed
Skiing
60
Sets (Surfing)
Groups of larger waves that arrive together
Surfing
61
Shell (Rowing)
Racing boat used in rowing
Rowing
62
Spin (Ice Skating)
Rotation in place on ice
Ice Skating
63
Spiral (Ice Skating)
Gliding on one foot with free leg extended
Ice Skating
64
Steal
Taking ball away from opposing player
Water Polo
65
Stroke Rate (Rowing)
Number of strokes per minute
Rowing
66
Toe Edge
Turning using edge under toes
Snowboarding
67
Toe Pick
Serrated front section of figure skate blade
Ice Skating
68
Traverse (Skiing)
Skiing across slope rather than straight down
Skiing
69
Wipeout
Falling off board, usually due to wave power
Surfing
70
Yard Sale
Spectacular crash leaving equipment scattered
Skiing
71
Adjacent
Defensive player next to ball carrier
Lacrosse
72
Alignment
Proper positioning of body in poses
Yoga
73
Alley Dodge
Dodge along sideline using space
Lacrosse
74
Asana
Physical postures or poses in yoga practice
Yoga
75
Assist (Lacrosse)
Pass that directly leads to goal
Lacrosse
76
Balance
Ability to maintain steady posture
Yoga
77
Bandha
Energy locks created by muscle contractions
Yoga
78
Bull Dodge
Power dodge straight to goal
Lacrosse
79
Chakra
Energy centers along the spine
Yoga
80
Check
Legal defensive contact with stick or body
Lacrosse
81
Child's Pose
Resting position with knees down and arms forward
Yoga
82
Clear
Moving ball from defensive to offensive end
Lacrosse
83
Cobra Pose
Back-bending pose strengthening spine
Yoga
84
Cradle (Lacrosse)
Rocking motion to keep ball secure in stick
Lacrosse
85
Cut (Lacrosse)
Quick movement to get open for pass
Lacrosse
86
Dodge
Offensive move to get past defender
Lacrosse
87
Downward Dog
Fundamental pose forming inverted V shape
Yoga
88
Drishti
Focused gaze point during poses
Yoga
89
EMO
Extra man offense during opponent penalty
Lacrosse
90
Face-off
Method of starting play with two players competing for ball
Lacrosse
91
Flexibility
Range of motion in joints and muscles
Yoga
92
Flow
Smooth transition between poses
Yoga
93
Ground Ball
Loose ball on the ground that players compete for
Lacrosse
94
Intention
Purpose or focus set for practice
Yoga
95
Lotus Pose
Seated meditation pose with crossed legs
Yoga
96
Man Down
Defensive situation when opponent has extra player
Lacrosse
97
Mantra
Sacred sound or phrase for meditation
Yoga
98
Meditation
Practice of sustained attention and awareness
Yoga
99
Mindfulness
Present moment awareness without judgment
Yoga
100
Modification
Adaptation of pose for individual needs
Yoga
101
Mountain Pose
Basic standing pose with proper alignment
Yoga
102
Mudra
Hand positions channeling energy
Yoga
103
Namaste
Greeting recognizing divine in others, hands at heart
Yoga
104
Overhand
Shooting or passing motion from above shoulder
Lacrosse
105
Pick
Screen set to free up teammate
Lacrosse
106
Plank Pose
Strengthening pose holding straight body position
Yoga
107
Pocket
Netted area of stick head that holds the ball
Lacrosse
108
Pranayama
Breathing techniques and breath control practices
Yoga
109
Props
Equipment like blocks, straps, and bolsters
Yoga
110
Question Mark Dodge
Curved dodge changing direction sharply
Lacrosse
111
Ride
Defensive pressure preventing opponent from clearing
Lacrosse
112
Savasana
Final relaxation pose lying flat
Yoga
113
Save
Goalkeeper preventing goal attempt
Lacrosse
114
Settled
Half-court offense against set defense
Lacrosse
115
Sidearm
Shooting or passing motion from side
Lacrosse
116
Slide
Defensive rotation to provide help
Lacrosse
117
Stick
Equipment with netted head used to catch, carry, and throw ball
Lacrosse
118
Strength
Muscular power developed through practice
Yoga
119
Sun Salutation
Sequence of poses honoring the sun
Yoga
120
Tree Pose
Balancing pose standing on one foot
Yoga
121
Ujjayi
Breathing technique creating ocean-like sound
Yoga
122
Underhand
Shooting or passing motion from below
Lacrosse
123
Unsettled
Fast-break situation with numbers advantage
Lacrosse
124
Vinyasa
Flow connecting postures with breath
Yoga
125
Warrior Pose
Standing poses building strength and stability
Yoga
126
Arete
Outside corner or edge of rock formation
Bouldering
127
Barn Door
Uncontrolled swinging away from rock face
Rock Climbing
128
Belay
Safety technique controlling rope for climbing partner
Rock Climbing
129
Belt
Supportive equipment worn around waist for core stability
Powerlifting
130
Bench Press
Upper body exercise pressing weight from chest
Powerlifting
131
Beta
Information about how to complete climbing moves
Bouldering
132
Bulk
Phase of gaining weight and muscle mass
Bodybuilding
133
Campus
Climbing using only arms without feet
Bouldering
134
Carb Load
Increasing carbohydrate intake to fill muscles before show
Bodybuilding
135
Commands
Official instructions given during competition lifts
Powerlifting
136
Compression
Squeezing holds toward each other
Bouldering
137
Conditioning
Low body fat with high muscle definition and vascularity
Bodybuilding
138
Crash Pad
Foam mat providing protection from falls
Bouldering
139
Crimp
Grip using fingertips on small edge holds
Rock Climbing
140
Crux
Most difficult section of a climbing route
Rock Climbing
141
Cut (Bodybuilding)
Phase of losing fat while preserving muscle
Bodybuilding
142
Cutting
Process of losing weight to compete in lower class
Powerlifting
143
Dabbing
Touching ground or object other than designated holds
Bouldering
144
Deadlift
Exercise lifting weight from floor to standing position
Powerlifting
145
Deload
Reduced training volume to promote recovery
Powerlifting
146
DOMS
Delayed onset muscle soreness after intense training
Bodybuilding
147
Dyno
Dynamic movement launching to distant hold
Rock Climbing
148
Eliminate
Modified version of problem restricting certain holds
Bouldering
149
Equipped
Lifting with supportive gear like suits and wraps
Powerlifting
150
Flagging
Extending leg for balance without weight-bearing
Rock Climbing
151
Flash
Completing route successfully on first attempt
Rock Climbing
152
Gaston
Grip pushing sideways away from body
Bouldering
153
Grade
Rating system indicating climbing difficulty
Rock Climbing
154
Heel Hook
Using heel to pull body up or maintain position
Rock Climbing
155
Highball
Tall boulder problem where fall consequences are serious
Bouldering
156
Hypertrophy
Increase in muscle fiber size
Bodybuilding
157
Knee Wraps
Elastic wraps providing knee support in squat
Powerlifting
158
Lead Climbing
Climbing while placing protection and trailing rope
Rock Climbing
159
Lean Mass
Body weight minus fat mass
Bodybuilding
160
Macros
Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats
Bodybuilding
161
Mandatory Poses
Required poses judged in bodybuilding competition
Bodybuilding
162
Mantle
Climbing move pressing up onto ledge like getting out of pool
Rock Climbing
163
Match
Placing both hands on same hold
Bouldering
164
Meet
Powerlifting competition with three attempts per lift
Powerlifting
165
Off-Season
Period between competitions focused on building muscle
Bodybuilding
166
One Rep Max
Maximum weight that can be lifted for single repetition
Powerlifting
167
Opener
Conservative first attempt in competition
Powerlifting
168
Overhang
Rock face angled past vertical
Bouldering
169
Peak Week
Final week of preparation before competition
Bodybuilding
170
Peaking
Training phase preparing for maximum performance
Powerlifting
171
Pinch
Grip squeezing hold between thumb and fingers
Rock Climbing
172
Pitch
Section of climb between belay stations
Rock Climbing
173
Posing
Art of displaying physique in competition
Bodybuilding
174
PR
Personal record, best lift achieved
Powerlifting
175
Problem
Bouldering route or sequence of moves
Bouldering
176
Project
Challenging route worked on over multiple attempts
Rock Climbing
177
Pump (Bodybuilding)
Temporary muscle swelling from increased blood flow
Bodybuilding
178
Pump (Climbing)
Muscle fatigue in forearms from sustained gripping
Rock Climbing
179
Raw
Lifting without supportive equipment like suits or wraps
Powerlifting
180
Red Light
Failed attempt in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
181
Redpoint
Completing route cleanly after previous practice
Rock Climbing
182
Route
Climbing path up rock face or artificial wall
Rock Climbing
183
Send
Successfully complete a route without falling
Rock Climbing
184
Shredded
Extremely low body fat with high muscle definition
Bodybuilding
185
Singlet
Tight-fitting uniform worn in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
186
Sit Start
Beginning boulder problem from sitting position
Bouldering
187
Slab
Rock face angled less than vertical
Bouldering
188
Spotter
Person helping guide falling climber to crash pad
Bouldering
189
Squat
Lower body exercise where athlete descends into seated position then stands
Powerlifting
190
Stage Weight
Competition weight at lowest body fat
Bodybuilding
191
Stand Start
Beginning boulder problem from standing position
Bouldering
192
Striations
Visible muscle fiber separations indicating low body fat
Bodybuilding
193
Symmetry
Balanced development between body parts
Bodybuilding
194
Toe Hook
Using top of foot to pull or maintain position
Rock Climbing
195
Top Out
Completing boulder by climbing over the top
Bouldering
196
Top Rope
Climbing with rope anchored above the route
Rock Climbing
197
Total
Sum of best squat, bench press, and deadlift
Powerlifting
198
Traverse (Climbing)
Horizontal movement across rock face
Bouldering
199
Under Cling
Grip pulling upward on bottom of hold
Bouldering
200
V-Scale
Grading system for bouldering difficulty (V0-V17)
Bouldering
201
Vacuum Pose
Pose sucking in abdomen to show small waist
Bodybuilding
202
Volume
Total amount of work performed in training
Bodybuilding
203
Water Depletion
Reducing water intake before competition for tighter appearance
Bodybuilding
204
White Light
Successful attempt in powerlifting competition
Powerlifting
205
Wilks Score
Formula comparing strength across different body weights
Powerlifting
206
Albatross
Score of three strokes under par, also called double eagle
Golf
207
Back Handspring
Backward jumping skill landing on hands then feet
Gymnastics
208
Back Walkover
Backward bending skill ending in a standing position
Gymnastics
209
Baton
Stick passed between runners in relay races
Track and Field
210
Beam
Narrow apparatus requiring balance and precision
Gymnastics
211
Birdie
Score of one stroke under par for a hole
Golf
212
Bogey
Score of one stroke over par for a hole
Golf
213
Bunker
Sand hazard strategically placed around course
Golf
214
Cartwheel
Sideways skill with hands and feet touching in sequence
Gymnastics
215
Chip Shot
Short shot near green with low trajectory
Golf
216
Decathlon
Men's combined event with ten track and field disciplines
Track and Field
217
Discus
Throwing event with a heavy disc
Track and Field
218
Dismount
Final skill performed when leaving an apparatus
Gymnastics
219
Draw (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from right to left for right-handers
Golf
220
Eagle
Score of two strokes under par for a hole
Golf
221
Fade (Golf)
Ball flight curving gently from left to right for right-handers
Golf
222
Fairway
Short grass area between tee and green where ideal shots land
Golf
223
False Start (Track)
Illegal start before the starting signal
Track and Field
224
Floor Exercise
Routine performed on spring floor with tumbling and dance
Gymnastics
225
Fore
Warning shout to alert others of an approaching golf ball
Golf
226
Front Walkover
Forward bending skill passing through handstand
Gymnastics
227
Green
Smooth putting surface around the hole
Golf
228
Hammer Throw
Throwing event with weighted ball on wire
Track and Field
229
Handicap (Golf)
System allowing players of different abilities to compete fairly
Golf
230
Handstand
Inverted position balanced on hands
Gymnastics
231
Heptathlon
Women's combined event with seven track and field disciplines
Track and Field
232
High Bar
Men's apparatus with single horizontal bar for swinging routines
Gymnastics
233
High Jump
Event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar
Track and Field
234
Hook (Golf)
Severe right-to-left ball flight for right-handers
Golf
235
Hurdles
Race involving jumping over barriers while maintaining speed
Track and Field
236
Javelin
Throwing event with a spear-like implement
Track and Field
237
Kick (Track)
Final acceleration in middle or long distance races
Track and Field
238
Layout
Body position completely straight and extended
Gymnastics
239
Long Jump
Event measuring horizontal distance jumped from takeoff
Track and Field
240
Marathon
Long distance race of 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers
Track and Field
241
Mount (Gymnastics)
Initial skill used to get onto an apparatus
Gymnastics
242
Mulligan
Informal do-over shot not counted in official scoring
Golf
243
Par (Golf)
Expected number of strokes for a skilled player to complete a hole
Golf
244
Parallel Bars
Men's apparatus with two parallel horizontal bars
Gymnastics
245
Personal Best (Track)
Individual's fastest time or best mark in an event
Track and Field
246
Pike
Body position with legs straight and bent at hips
Gymnastics
247
Pitch Shot
High, soft shot typically with a wedge
Golf
248
Pole Vault
Event using a pole to vault over a high bar
Track and Field
249
Pommel Horse
Men's apparatus featuring circular leg movements
Gymnastics
250
Relay
Team race where runners pass a baton
Track and Field
251
Rings
Men's apparatus with two suspended rings requiring strength
Gymnastics
252
Rough
Longer grass areas adjacent to fairway making shots more difficult
Golf
253
Round-off
Skill similar to cartwheel but landing with both feet together
Gymnastics
254
Salto
Flip or somersault performed in gymnastics
Gymnastics
255
Shot Put
Throwing event with heavy metal ball
Track and Field
256
Slice (Golf)
Severe left-to-right ball flight for right-handers
Golf
257
Split Time (Track)
Intermediate time at specific distance during longer race
Track and Field
258
Sprint (Track)
Short distance race run at maximum speed
Track and Field
259
Steeplechase
Distance race with hurdles and water jumps
Track and Field
260
Tee Box
Designated starting area for each hole
Golf
261
Triple Jump
Event consisting of hop, step, and jump phases
Track and Field
262
Tuck
Body position with knees pulled to chest
Gymnastics
263
Uneven Bars
Women's apparatus with two horizontal bars at different heights
Gymnastics
264
Vault
Apparatus involving running approach and jumping over vaulting table
Gymnastics
265
Water Hazard
Penalty area containing water that affects play
Golf
266
Aero Bars
Aerodynamic handlebars reducing wind resistance
Triathlon
267
Age Group (Triathlon)
Competition category based on athlete age
Triathlon
268
Aquabike
Event combining swim and bike portions only
Triathlon
269
Backcountry
Remote wilderness areas away from developed facilities
Hiking
270
Base Building (Running)
Phase of training focused on building aerobic fitness
Running
271
Base Layer (Hiking)
Clothing layer next to skin for moisture management
Hiking
272
Bike Check
Pre-race inspection ensuring bicycle safety and compliance
Triathlon
273
Blaze
Paint mark on trees indicating trail route
Hiking
274
Bonk (Running)
Sudden energy depletion during endurance activities
Running
275
Brick Workout
Training session combining two disciplines back-to-back
Triathlon
276
Bushwhacking
Hiking through dense vegetation without established trail
Hiking
277
Cadence (Running)
Number of steps taken per minute while running
Running
278
Cairn
Stack of stones marking trail or important location
Hiking
279
Carb Loading
Dietary strategy to maximize glycogen stores before race
Running
280
Day Pack
Small backpack for carrying essentials on day hikes
Hiking
281
DNF (Racing)
Did not finish - withdrawal from race
Triathlon
282
Drafting (Triathlon)
Following closely behind another athlete to reduce wind resistance
Triathlon
283
Easy Run
Relaxed pace run for recovery and base building
Running
284
Elevation Gain
Total vertical distance climbed during hike
Hiking
285
Exposed
Trail section with little protection from weather or falls
Hiking
286
False Summit
Peak that appears to be summit but isn't the highest point
Hiking
287
Fartlek
Swedish training method mixing fast and slow running randomly
Running
288
Forefoot Strike
Landing pattern where front of foot contacts ground first
Running
289
Gaiters
Protective covering for lower legs and boot tops
Hiking
290
Half Ironman
Triathlon distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Triathlon
291
Heel Strike
Landing pattern where heel contacts ground first
Running
292
Ice Bath (Recovery)
Recovery method using cold water immersion
Running
293
Intervals (Running)
Repeated periods of fast running with recovery periods
Running
294
Ironman
Triathlon distance: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run
Triathlon
295
Kona
Ironman World Championship held in Hawaii
Triathlon
296
Lactate Threshold (Running)
Exercise intensity where lactate accumulates in blood
Running
297
Layering System
Method of wearing multiple clothing layers for versatility
Hiking
298
Leave No Trace
Outdoor ethics minimizing environmental impact
Hiking
299
Long Run
Extended distance run at conversational pace
Running
300
Midfoot Strike
Landing pattern where middle of foot contacts ground first
Running
301
Negative Split (Running)
Running second half of race faster than first half
Running
302
Nutrition Strategy
Plan for fueling during long distance events
Triathlon
303
Olympic Distance
Triathlon distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
Triathlon
304
Pace (Running)
Rate of speed, typically measured in minutes per mile or kilometer
Running
305
PR (Running)
Personal record, best time achieved in a specific distance
Running
306
Purification
Process of making water safe to drink
Hiking
307
Runner's High
Euphoric feeling experienced during or after running
Running
308
Scramble
Section requiring hands for balance and progress
Hiking
309
Split Times
Individual times for each discipline in triathlon
Triathlon
310
Sprint Distance
Triathlon distance: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
Triathlon
311
Switchback
Zigzag path up steep terrain to reduce grade
Hiking
312
T1
First transition from swim to bike
Triathlon
313
T2
Second transition from bike to run
Triathlon
314
Taper (Running)
Reduction in training volume before important race
Running
315
Tempo Run
Sustained effort at comfortably hard pace
Running
316
Ten Essentials
Basic items every hiker should carry for safety
Hiking
317
Trailhead
Starting point of a hiking trail with parking and information
Hiking
318
Transition (Triathlon)
Area and process of changing between swim, bike, and run
Triathlon
319
Treeline
Elevation above which trees cannot grow
Hiking
320
Trekking Poles
Walking aids providing stability and reducing impact
Hiking
321
VO2 Max (Running)
Maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise
Running
322
Water Source
Natural location to obtain drinking water
Hiking
323
Wave Start
Staggered start with groups based on age or ability
Triathlon
324
Wetsuit (Triathlon)
Neoprene suit providing buoyancy and warmth in water
Triathlon
325
Act Out
Physical demonstration within verbal joke
Stand-up Comedy
326
Aftercare
Instructions for tattoo care during healing
Tattooing
327
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Poetry Writing
328
Anaphora
Repetition of words at beginning of lines
Poetry Writing
329
Apprentice
Student learning tattooing under master artist
Tattooing
330
Arco
Playing with the bow after pizzicato
Violin
331
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds within words
Poetry Writing
332
Beat
Pause allowing audience to process humor
Stand-up Comedy
333
Belting
Powerful singing in chest voice at high pitches
Singing
334
Bit
Individual joke or comedic segment
Stand-up Comedy
335
Blackwork
Tattoo style using only black ink
Tattooing
336
Blank Verse
Unrhymed iambic pentameter
Poetry Writing
337
Blowout
Ink spreading under skin creating fuzzy lines
Tattooing
338
Blue Material
Explicit or adult-oriented comedy content
Stand-up Comedy
339
Bombing
Performing poorly with little audience response
Stand-up Comedy
340
Bow
Long rod with horsehair used to play violin strings
Violin
341
Bow Hold
Proper grip and position for holding bow
Violin
342
Breath Support
Controlled use of air for sustained singing
Singing
343
Bridge (Violin)
Wooden piece supporting strings above soundboard
Violin
344
Bringer Show
Show requiring performers to bring audience members
Stand-up Comedy
345
Caesura
Pause or break within line of poetry
Poetry Writing
346
Callback
Reference to earlier joke or premise
Stand-up Comedy
347
Callback Chain
Series of related callbacks throughout set
Stand-up Comedy
348
Chest Voice
Lower register resonating in chest cavity
Singing
349
Chin Rest
Support piece for holding violin against jaw
Violin
350
Clean Comedy
Family-friendly comedy without explicit content
Stand-up Comedy
351
Closer
Strong final joke ending the set
Stand-up Comedy
352
Color Packing
Saturating areas with solid color
Tattooing
353
Consonance
Repetition of consonant sounds within words
Poetry Writing
354
Consultation
Initial meeting to discuss tattoo plans
Tattooing
355
Cool-down (Singing)
Gentle exercises after singing session
Singing
356
Couplet
Two consecutive rhyming lines
Poetry Writing
357
Cover-up
New tattoo designed to hide existing one
Tattooing
358
Crowd Work
Improvised interaction with audience members
Stand-up Comedy
359
Custom Work
Original tattoo design created for specific client
Tattooing
360
Diaphragm
Primary muscle used for breath support in singing
Singing
361
Diction
Clear pronunciation of words while singing
Singing
362
Double Stop
Playing two notes simultaneously
Violin
363
Dynamics
Volume variations in vocal performance
Singing
364
Enjambment
Line breaks that continue thought to next line
Poetry Writing
365
Falsetto
Light, breathy upper register in male voices
Singing
366
Fine Tuners
Small adjusters for precise string tuning
Violin
367
Fingerboard
Smooth wooden surface where fingers press strings
Violin
368
First Position
Basic hand position on violin neck
Violin
369
Flash (Tattoo)
Pre-drawn tattoo designs displayed in shop
Tattooing
370
Free Verse
Poetry without regular meter or rhyme
Poetry Writing
371
Green Light
Audience signal showing engagement and enjoyment
Stand-up Comedy
372
Haiku
Japanese three-line poem with 5-7-5 syllable pattern
Poetry Writing
373
Harmonics
High, flute-like tones created by light finger pressure
Violin
374
Head Voice
Upper register resonating in head cavity
Singing
375
Healing
Recovery process after getting tattooed
Tattooing
376
Heckler
Disruptive audience member interrupting performance
Stand-up Comedy
377
Imagery
Vivid descriptive language appealing to senses
Poetry Writing
378
Ink
Pigmented liquid deposited into skin
Tattooing
379
Intonation
Accuracy of pitch and tuning
Violin
380
Killing
Performing exceptionally well with strong audience response
Stand-up Comedy
381
Larynx
Voice box containing vocal cords
Singing
382
Legato
Smooth, connected playing style
Violin
383
Line Work
Initial outlining phase of tattoo process
Tattooing
384
Liner
Machine setup for creating tattoo outlines
Tattooing
385
Machine
Electric device powering tattoo needles
Tattooing
386
Melisma
Multiple notes sung on single syllable
Singing
387
Metaphor
Direct comparison between unlike things
Poetry Writing
388
Meter
Rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Poetry Writing
389
Metonymy
Substituting associated word for actual thing
Poetry Writing
390
Mixed Voice
Blended chest and head voice registers
Singing
391
Mute
Device placed on bridge to dampen sound
Violin
392
Needle
Sharp point that punctures skin to deposit ink
Tattooing
393
Open Mic
Performance opportunity for new or developing comics
Stand-up Comedy
394
Open String
Playing string without finger pressure
Violin
395
Opener (Comedy)
First joke establishing tone and connection
Stand-up Comedy
396
Passaggio
Transition zone between vocal registers
Singing
397
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Poetry Writing
398
Phrasing
Musical shaping of lyrical lines
Singing
399
Pitch (Singing)
Highness or lowness of musical tone
Singing
400
Pizzicato
Plucking strings with finger instead of bow
Violin
401
Placement
Location on body where tattoo will be applied
Tattooing
402
Portfolio
Collection of artist's best tattoo work
Tattooing
403
Premise
Basic idea or concept underlying joke
Stand-up Comedy
404
Punchline
Climactic part of joke that creates laughter
Stand-up Comedy
405
Quatrain
Four-line stanza
Poetry Writing
406
Range
Span from lowest to highest singable note
Singing
407
Realism
Photographic style achieving lifelike appearance
Tattooing
408
Red Light (Comedy)
Audience signal showing disengagement
Stand-up Comedy
409
Refrain
Repeated line or phrase throughout poem
Poetry Writing
410
Resonance
Amplification of voice in body cavities
Singing
411
Rhyme Scheme
Pattern of rhymes at end of lines
Poetry Writing
412
Riff
Vocal embellishment with rapid note changes
Singing
413
Rosin
Resin applied to bow hair for proper grip on strings
Violin
414
Rule of Three
Comedy structure with setup, reinforce, punchline
Stand-up Comedy
415
Run
Fast sequence of notes on single syllable
Singing
416
Session (Tattoo)
Single appointment for tattoo work
Tattooing
417
Set (Comedy)
Complete comedic performance of specific length
Stand-up Comedy
418
Setup
Beginning part of joke establishing context
Stand-up Comedy
419
Shader
Machine setup for filling and shading
Tattooing
420
Shading
Adding gradations and depth to tattoo
Tattooing
421
Shifting
Moving hand to different positions on fingerboard
Violin
422
Shoulder Rest
Padded support attached under violin
Violin
423
Simile
Comparison using "like" or "as"
Poetry Writing
424
Sleeve
Large tattoo covering entire arm
Tattooing
425
Sonnet
Fourteen-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
Poetry Writing
426
Sound Post
Internal wooden dowel affecting violin resonance
Violin
427
Spiccato
Bounced bow technique off string
Violin
428
Staccato
Short, detached playing style
Violin
429
Stanza
Group of lines forming unit of poem
Poetry Writing
430
Stencil
Transfer paper template for tattoo design
Tattooing
431
Sul Ponticello
Bowing near bridge for glassy tone
Violin
432
Sul Tasto
Bowing over fingerboard for soft tone
Violin
433
Symbolism
Use of objects to represent deeper meanings
Poetry Writing
434
Synecdoche
Part representing whole or vice versa
Poetry Writing
435
Tag
Additional punchline extending original joke
Stand-up Comedy
436
Tight Five
Five-minute set with only best material
Stand-up Comedy
437
Timing
Rhythmic pacing of joke delivery
Stand-up Comedy
438
Touch-up
Minor corrections after initial healing
Tattooing
439
Traditional Style
Classic American tattoo aesthetic with bold lines
Tattooing
440
Tremolo
Rapid back-and-forth bowing motion
Violin
441
Vibrato (Singing)
Natural oscillation in sustained tones
Singing
442
Vibrato (Violin)
Oscillating pitch technique for expression
Violin
443
Villanelle
Complex form with repeated lines and rhymes
Poetry Writing
444
Vocal Break
Sudden register change or crack
Singing
445
Vocal Cords
Tissue folds producing voice in larynx
Singing
446
Vocal Fatigue
Tiredness and strain in voice
Singing
447
Vocal Fry
Low, creaky voice production
Singing
448
Volta
Turning point or shift in poem
Poetry Writing
449
Warm-up (Singing)
Vocal exercises preparing voice for singing
Singing
450
A/B Testing
Comparing two versions to see which performs better
Web Design
451
Above the Fold
Content visible without scrolling
Web Design
452
Accessibility
Design usable by people with disabilities
Web Design
453
Acid Test
Measuring acidity levels in wine
Wine Making
454
Acidity
Tartness and freshness in wine
Wine Tasting
455
Back
Chaser or side drink
Bartending
456
Balance (Wine)
Harmony between wine components
Wine Tasting
457
Barrel Aging
Storing wine in oak containers
Wine Making
458
Bevel
Angled cut across face or edge
Woodworking
459
Biscuit Joint
Connection using oval wooden biscuits
Woodworking
460
Blend
Wine combining multiple grape varieties
Wine Tasting
461
Blending
Combining different wines for balance
Wine Making
462
Body
Weight and fullness of wine in mouth
Wine Tasting
463
Bouquet
Complex aromas from aging and development
Wine Tasting
464
Breadcrumbs
Navigation showing user's location path
Web Design
465
Breathing
Allowing wine to oxidize and open up
Wine Tasting
466
Brix
Measurement of sugar content in grapes
Wine Making
467
Build (Cocktail)
Constructing drink directly in serving glass
Bartending
468
Call
Drink ordered with specific brand
Bartending
469
Call to Action
Element prompting user to take action
Web Design
470
Cap
Layer of skins floating during red fermentation
Wine Making
471
Chamfer
Angled cut along edge or corner
Woodworking
472
Clamp
Tool applying pressure during glue-up
Woodworking
473
Clarification
Process of removing particles and sediment
Wine Making
474
Cold Soak
Pre-fermentation extraction at low temperature
Wine Making
475
Color Palette
Selected colors used throughout design
Web Design
476
Complexity
Multiple layers of flavors and aromas
Wine Tasting
477
Conversion Rate
Percentage of visitors completing desired action
Web Design
478
Crisp
Fresh, clean taste with good acidity
Wine Tasting
479
Crosscut
Cut made perpendicular to wood grain
Woodworking
480
Crush
Breaking grape skins to release juice
Wine Making
481
Dado
Rectangular groove cut across wood grain
Woodworking
482
Decanting
Pouring wine into separate container
Wine Tasting
483
Degassing
Removing carbon dioxide from wine
Wine Making
484
Dirty
With olive brine added
Bartending
485
Double Strain
Using two strainers for ultra-smooth cocktails
Bartending
486
Dovetail
Strong interlocking joint resembling dove's tail
Woodworking
487
Dry
Wine with little or no residual sugar
Wine Tasting
488
Dry (Cocktail)
Less sweet vermouth in cocktail
Bartending
489
Earthy
Flavors reminiscent of soil or forest floor
Wine Tasting
490
End Grain
Cross-section showing cut ends of fibers
Woodworking
491
Express
Releasing citrus oils over drink
Bartending
492
Favicon
Small icon displayed in browser tab
Web Design
493
Fermentation
Process converting sugars to alcohol
Wine Making
494
Figure
Decorative grain patterns in wood
Woodworking
495
Filtration
Removing particles through filter media
Wine Making
496
Finish
Protective and decorative coating
Woodworking
497
Finish (Wine)
Lingering taste after swallowing
Wine Tasting
498
Float
Layer ingredient on top of drink
Bartending
499
Footer
Bottom section of webpage
Web Design
500
Fruit Forward
Wine emphasizing fruit flavors
Wine Tasting
501
Garnish
Decorative and aromatic final touch
Bartending
502
Glue-up
Process of joining pieces with adhesive
Woodworking
503
Grain
Direction and pattern of wood fibers
Woodworking
504
Grid System
Framework for organizing layout elements
Web Design
505
Hardwood
Dense wood from deciduous trees
Woodworking
506
Header (Web)
Top section of webpage
Web Design
507
Hierarchy
Arrangement showing relative importance
Web Design
508
Hydrometer
Tool measuring specific gravity and sugar
Wine Making
509
Jig
Guide tool for repeatable cuts or operations
Woodworking
510
Jigger
Double-sided measuring tool for spirits
Bartending
511
Kerf
Width of material removed by saw blade
Woodworking
512
Landing Page
Single page designed for specific purpose
Web Design
513
Lees
Dead yeast and sediment after fermentation
Wine Making
514
Legs
Droplets running down glass after swirling
Wine Tasting
515
Load Time
Time required for page to fully display
Web Design
516
Maceration
Skin contact extracting color and tannins
Wine Making
517
Malolactic
Secondary fermentation softening acidity
Wine Making
518
Minerality
Stone or earth-like characteristics
Wine Tasting
519
Mockup
Visual representation of final design
Web Design
520
Mortise
Rectangular hole cut to receive tenon
Woodworking
521
Muddler
Tool for crushing fruits and herbs
Bartending
522
Must
Crushed grapes before or during fermentation
Wine Making
523
Navigation
System for moving through website
Web Design
524
Neat
Spirit served without ice or mixers
Bartending
525
Nose
Aroma and bouquet of wine
Wine Tasting
526
Oak
Flavor and texture from barrel aging
Wine Tasting
527
On the Rocks
Served over ice cubes
Bartending
528
Palate
Taste and mouthfeel of wine
Wine Tasting
529
Perfect
Equal parts sweet and dry vermouth
Bartending
530
Planing
Smoothing and sizing wood with plane
Woodworking
531
Pocket Hole
Angled hole for hidden screw connection
Woodworking
532
Press (Wine)
Extracting juice from crushed grapes
Wine Making
533
Prototype
Interactive model showing functionality
Web Design
534
Punch Down
Submerging grape cap during fermentation
Wine Making
535
Rabbet
Step-like recess cut along edge
Woodworking
536
Racking
Transferring wine off sediment
Wine Making
537
Responsive
Design adapting to different screen sizes
Web Design
538
Rim
Coating glass edge with salt or sugar
Bartending
539
Rinse
Coating glass interior with spirit
Bartending
540
Rip Cut
Cut made parallel to wood grain
Woodworking
541
Sanding
Smoothing wood surface with abrasive
Woodworking
542
SEO
Optimization for search engine rankings
Web Design
543
Shake
Vigorous mixing method with ice
Bartending
544
Shaker
Container for mixing drinks with ice
Bartending
545
Sidebar
Vertical column alongside main content
Web Design
546
Smooth
Texture without harsh or rough elements
Wine Tasting
547
Softwood
Wood from coniferous evergreen trees
Woodworking
548
Spicy
Flavors suggesting pepper or warm spices
Wine Tasting
549
Stain
Coloring agent for wood
Woodworking
550
Stir
Mixing method for spirit-forward cocktails
Bartending
551
Straight Up
Chilled and strained, no garnish
Bartending
552
Strainer
Tool preventing ice from entering the glass
Bartending
553
Sulfites
Preservatives preventing oxidation and spoilage
Wine Making
554
Sweet
Wine with noticeable residual sugar
Wine Tasting
555
Tannins
Compounds providing structure and astringency
Wine Making
556
Tannins (Tasting)
Astringent compounds creating drying sensation
Wine Tasting
557
Template
Pattern for tracing or routing
Woodworking
558
Tenon
Projecting piece fitting into mortise
Woodworking
559
Terroir
Environmental factors affecting grape character
Wine Making
560
Terroir (Tasting)
Taste expression of vineyard environment
Wine Tasting
561
Top Shelf
Premium spirits
Bartending
562
Topping
Filling containers to prevent oxidation
Wine Making
563
Twist
Citrus peel garnish expressing oils
Bartending
564
Typography
Art and technique of arranging text
Web Design
565
Up
Chilled but served without ice
Bartending
566
User Experience
Overall experience of using website
Web Design
567
User Interface
Visual elements users interact with
Web Design
568
Varietal
Wine made primarily from single grape type
Wine Tasting
569
Vintage
Year grapes were harvested
Wine Making
570
Vintage (Tasting)
Year grapes were harvested
Wine Tasting
571
Well
House brand spirits
Bartending
572
Wet
More sweet vermouth in cocktail
Bartending
573
White Space
Empty space around design elements
Web Design
574
Wireframe
Basic layout structure without visual design
Web Design
575
Yeast
Microorganisms converting sugar to alcohol
Wine Making
576
Armbar
Joint lock targeting opponent's elbow
Jiu-Jitsu
577
Berimbolo
Complex sweeping technique involving spinning under opponent
Jiu-Jitsu
578
Blade Work
Manipulation of weapons in contact with opponent's blade
Fencing
579
Bridge
Hip thrust movement to create space or escape
Jiu-Jitsu
580
Clinch
Close-range grappling position standing up
Mixed Martial Arts
581
Cradle
Pinning technique that secures head and leg together
Wrestling
582
De La Riva
Guard position with one leg hooked behind opponent's leg
Jiu-Jitsu
583
Double Leg
Takedown attacking both of opponent's legs simultaneously
Wrestling
584
En Garde
Starting position and command to begin fencing
Fencing
585
Escape
Getting away from opponent's control without gaining control yourself
Wrestling
586
Fleche
Running attack where fencer passes opponent
Fencing
587
Gi
Traditional uniform worn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu
588
Ground and Pound
Technique of taking opponents down and striking them on the ground
Mixed Martial Arts
589
Guard
Defensive position on back with legs controlling opponent
Mixed Martial Arts
590
Half Nelson
Control technique with arm under opponent's arm and behind neck
Wrestling
591
Kimura
Shoulder lock submission technique
Mixed Martial Arts
592
Lunge
Attacking movement extending forward leg and arm
Fencing
593
Mount
Top position sitting on opponent's torso
Mixed Martial Arts
594
No-Gi
Jiu-jitsu practiced without the traditional uniform
Jiu-Jitsu
595
Omoplata
Shoulder lock using legs to control opponent's arm
Jiu-Jitsu
596
Parry
Defensive action deflecting opponent's attack
Fencing
597
Pass
Getting past opponent's legs to achieve dominant position
Jiu-Jitsu
598
Pin
Holding both of an opponent's shoulders to the mat simultaneously
Wrestling
599
Piste
Rectangular strip where fencing takes place
Fencing
600
Rear Naked Choke
Chokehold applied from behind opponent's back
Mixed Martial Arts
601
Reversal
Moving from bottom to top position and gaining control
Wrestling
602
Right of Way
Priority rules determining who scores when both hit
Fencing
603
Riposte
Counter-attack immediately following successful parry
Fencing
604
Shrimp
Hip escape movement to create space and improve position
Jiu-Jitsu
605
Side Control
Top position perpendicular to opponent lying on side
Mixed Martial Arts
606
Single Leg
Takedown targeting one of opponent's legs
Wrestling
607
Sprawl
Defensive technique to avoid takedowns by extending legs back
Wrestling
608
Sprawl and Brawl
Fighting style focused on defending takedowns and striking
Mixed Martial Arts
609
Submission
Technique that forces opponent to give up due to pain or unconsciousness
Mixed Martial Arts
610
Suplex
Throwing technique where opponent is lifted and thrown backward
Wrestling
611
Sweep
Technique to reverse positions from bottom to top
Jiu-Jitsu
612
Takedown
Technique used to bring an opponent from standing to the ground
Wrestling
613
Thrust
Forward attacking movement with point of weapon
Fencing
614
Touch
Successful hit that scores a point
Fencing
615
Triangle Choke
Chokehold using legs to form triangle around opponent's neck
Mixed Martial Arts
616
Ace
Serve that opponent cannot return, winning the point immediately
Tennis
617
Approach Shot
Shot used to move forward to net position
Tennis
618
Assist (Basketball)
Pass leading directly to teammate's score
Basketball
619
Assist (Soccer)
Pass leading directly to goal
Soccer
620
Balk
Illegal motion by pitcher resulting in baserunner advancement
Baseball
621
Ball (Baseball)
Pitch outside strike zone not swung at
Baseball
622
Block (Basketball)
Defensive rejection of shot attempt
Basketball
623
Block (Table Tennis)
Defensive shot against fast attack
Table Tennis
624
Block (Volleyball)
Defensive action at net against attack
Volleyball
625
Break Point
Opportunity for receiving player to win opponent's service game
Tennis
626
Bump
Pass using forearms to contact ball
Volleyball
627
Chop
Defensive shot with heavy underspin
Table Tennis
628
Corner Kick
Restart from corner after ball goes out off defending team
Soccer
629
Cross (Soccer)
Pass from wide area toward goal area
Soccer
630
Crossover (Basketball)
Dribbling move to change direction and beat defender
Basketball
631
Curveball
Pitch with downward and sideways break
Baseball
632
Deuce
Score of 40-40, requiring two consecutive points to win game
Tennis
633
Dig
Defensive save of attacked ball
Volleyball
634
Double Play
Defensive play retiring two runners
Baseball
635
Dribble
Moving ball with feet while maintaining control
Soccer
636
Drop Shot
Softly hit shot that barely clears net and drops short
Tennis
637
Dunk
Shot where player jumps and forces ball down through hoop
Basketball
638
ERA
Earned run average - pitcher's runs allowed per nine innings
Baseball
639
Fast Break
Quick transition from defense to offense
Basketball
640
Flick
Quick wrist shot against short ball
Table Tennis
641
Free Kick
Restart after foul with opponents 10 yards away
Soccer
642
Free Throw
Uncontested shot from foul line worth one point
Basketball
643
Goal (Soccer)
Point scored by getting ball into opponent's net
Soccer
644
Header (Soccer)
Playing ball with head
Soccer
645
Home Run
Hit that allows batter to circle all bases and score
Baseball
646
Kill
Attack that results in immediate point
Volleyball
647
Let
Point replayed due to net interference or other interruption
Table Tennis
648
Libero
Specialized defensive player who cannot attack above net
Volleyball
649
Lob
High shot over opponent's head
Tennis
650
Loop
Topspin shot with curved racket motion
Table Tennis
651
Offside
Violation when player is ahead of last defender when ball is played
Soccer
652
Paddle
Racquet used in table tennis, also called bat or racket
Table Tennis
653
Passing Shot
Shot that goes past net player for winner
Tennis
654
Penalty
Free shot from penalty spot after foul in box
Soccer
655
Pick and Roll
Offensive play involving screen and roll to basket
Basketball
656
Push
Passive shot with underspin
Table Tennis
657
Quick Set
Fast, low set to middle attacker
Volleyball
658
RBI
Run batted in - run scored due to batter's action
Baseball
659
Rebound (Basketball)
Gaining possession of missed shot
Basketball
660
Rotation
Clockwise movement of players after winning serve
Volleyball
661
Rubber
Surface material on paddle affecting ball spin and speed
Table Tennis
662
Sacrifice Fly
Out that allows runner to score from third base
Baseball
663
Serve (Volleyball)
Shot that initiates play
Volleyball
664
Service
Shot that starts each point
Table Tennis
665
Set (Volleyball)
Pass positioned for teammate to attack
Volleyball
666
Slice
Backward rotation on ball causing low bounce
Tennis
667
Smash
Powerful downward shot against high ball
Table Tennis
668
Spike
Powerful downward attack shot
Volleyball
669
Steal (Basketball)
Taking ball away from opposing team
Basketball
670
Stolen Base
Runner advancing to next base during play
Baseball
671
Strike (Baseball)
Pitch in strike zone or swung at and missed
Baseball
672
Tackle (Soccer)
Defensive move to take ball from opponent
Soccer
673
Three-Pointer
Shot worth three points from beyond arc
Basketball
674
Topspin
Forward rotation on ball causing it to dip and bounce high
Tennis
675
Volley
Shot hit before ball bounces
Tennis
676
50-50 Grind
Sliding on obstacle with both trucks on edge
Skateboarding
677
AAD
Automatic Activation Device that deploys reserve parachute
Skydiving
678
AFF
Accelerated Free Fall training program for solo jumpers
Skydiving
679
Altimeter
Device showing altitude during jump
Skydiving
680
Backside
Rotating or approaching with back of body leading
Skateboarding
681
Backup Light
Secondary lighting in case primary fails
Spelunking
682
Bail
Jumping off board to avoid crash
Skateboarding
683
BASE
Jumping from Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth
Skydiving
684
Bearings
Metal balls inside wheels allowing smooth rotation
Skateboarding
685
Belly Flying
Traditional freefall position facing earth
Skydiving
686
Boardslide
Sliding sideways on obstacle with board perpendicular
Skateboarding
687
Breakdown
Area of fallen rock creating obstacles
Spelunking
688
Breakoff
Separating from formation before deployment altitude
Skydiving
689
Canopy
Parachute fabric that provides lift and control
Skydiving
690
Cave Conservation
Practices protecting cave environments
Spelunking
691
Cave Pack
Specialized backpack designed for underground use
Spelunking
692
Cave System
Network of connected underground passages and chambers
Spelunking
693
Chamber
Large open space within cave system
Spelunking
694
Column
Formation where stalactite and stalagmite meet
Spelunking
695
Compass
Navigation instrument for determining direction
Spelunking
696
Crawlway
Low passage requiring hands and knees navigation
Spelunking
697
Cutaway
Jettisoning main parachute to deploy reserve
Skydiving
698
Deck (Skateboard)
Wooden platform of skateboard that rider stands on
Skateboarding
699
Deployment
Opening the parachute during descent
Skydiving
700
DZ
Drop Zone - airport or facility for skydiving
Skydiving
701
Exit
Leaving the aircraft to begin skydive
Skydiving
702
Flowstone
Mineral deposits creating smooth cave formations
Spelunking
703
Formation
Multiple skydivers linking together in freefall
Skydiving
704
Free Flying
Advanced body positions like head down or sit flying
Skydiving
705
Freefall
Period falling through air before parachute deployment
Skydiving
706
Frontside
Rotating or approaching with front of body leading
Skateboarding
707
Grip Tape
Sandpaper-like surface on top of deck
Skateboarding
708
Headlamp
Primary lighting source worn on head
Spelunking
709
Heelflip
Trick where board flips using heel instead of toe
Skateboarding
710
Hop and Pop
Jump with immediate parachute deployment
Skydiving
711
Inclinometer
Tool measuring passage slopes and angles
Spelunking
712
Kickflip
Trick where board flips sideways while in air
Skateboarding
713
Knee Pads
Protective gear for crawling in caves
Spelunking
714
Lipslide
Sliding trick approaching obstacle from opposite side
Skateboarding
715
Load
Group of skydivers on single aircraft
Skydiving
716
Logbook
Record of all skydives including details and signatures
Skydiving
717
Manifest
Sign-up process for getting on loads
Skydiving
718
Manual
Balancing on back wheels while rolling forward
Skateboarding
719
Mongo
Pushing skateboard with front foot instead of back foot
Skateboarding
720
Nose Manual
Balancing on front wheels while rolling
Skateboarding
721
Ollie
Fundamental trick jumping with board without using hands
Skateboarding
722
Passage
Tunnel or corridor connecting cave chambers
Spelunking
723
PLF
Parachute Landing Fall technique for safe landing
Skydiving
724
Pop Shuvit
Trick rotating board 180 degrees horizontally
Skateboarding
725
Primo
Balancing on edge of skateboard deck
Skateboarding
726
Prusik
Rope climbing technique using friction knots
Spelunking
727
Rappel
Controlled descent using rope
Spelunking
728
Reserve
Backup parachute for emergency situations
Skydiving
729
Rimstone
Mineral dams creating pools in caves
Spelunking
730
Session (Skateboard)
Skateboarding gathering or practice time
Skateboarding
731
Slam
Hard fall or crash while skateboarding
Skateboarding
732
Speleothem
Cave formation created by mineral deposits
Spelunking
733
Spot
Location suitable for skateboarding
Skateboarding
734
Squeeze
Tight passage requiring body contortion to pass
Spelunking
735
Stalactite
Mineral formation hanging from cave ceiling
Spelunking
736
Stalagmite
Mineral formation growing up from cave floor
Spelunking
737
Stance
Foot position on board - regular or goofy
Skateboarding
738
Street
Skateboarding using urban architecture and obstacles
Skateboarding
739
Survey
Mapping cave passages with measurements
Spelunking
740
Swooping
High-speed canopy maneuvers near ground
Skydiving
741
Tandem
Skydiving attached to experienced instructor
Skydiving
742
Terminal Velocity
Maximum falling speed when air resistance equals gravity
Skydiving
743
Track
Body position for horizontal movement in freefall
Skydiving
744
Tre Flip
Advanced trick combining kickflip and 360 shuvit
Skateboarding
745
Trip Leader
Experienced caver responsible for group safety
Spelunking
746
Trucks
Metal axles connecting wheels to deck
Skateboarding
747
Vert
Vertical skating on ramps and pipes
Skateboarding
748
Vertical
Cave section requiring rope techniques
Spelunking
749
White Nose Syndrome
Disease affecting cave-dwelling bats
Spelunking
750
Wingsuit
Special jumpsuit with fabric wings for gliding
Skydiving
751
Aerobic Base
Moderate intensity endurance training
Swimming
752
Bilateral Breathing
Breathing on both sides during freestyle
Swimming
753
Build
Gradually increasing speed during a swim
Swimming
754
Bulkhead
Movable wall to adjust pool length
Swimming
755
Catch
Initial part of stroke when hand enters and grabs water
Swimming
756
Circle Swimming
Multiple swimmers sharing a lane
Swimming
757
Cool-down
Easy swimming after intense training
Swimming
758
Cut
Qualifying time for higher level competition
Swimming
759
Deck
Pool area where swimmers and coaches stand
Swimming
760
Descending
Each repeat swim faster than the previous
Swimming
761
Distance Per Stroke
Efficiency measure
Swimming
762
DQ
Disqualification for rule violation
Swimming
763
Easy Swimming
Low-intensity swimming
Swimming
764
False Start
Leaving starting block before signal
Swimming
765
Fins
Foot gear to increase propulsion during training
Swimming
766
Front Crawl
Technical name for freestyle stroke
Swimming
767
Gutter
Pool edge overflow system
Swimming
768
Heat
Group of swimmers racing together
Swimming
769
Hypoxic Training
Swimming with restricted breathing patterns
Swimming
770
Individual Medley
Race combining all four strokes in order
Swimming
771
Kickboard
Flotation device for kick-only training
Swimming
772
Lactate Threshold
Intensity where lactic acid accumulates
Swimming
773
Lane Rope
Floating barriers separating swim lanes
Swimming
774
Negative Split
Swimming second half of race faster than first half
Swimming
775
Open Turn
Touch-and-go turn used in breaststroke and butterfly
Swimming
776
Pace Clock
Large timer for interval training
Swimming
777
Paddles
Hand devices to increase resistance and stroke feel
Swimming
778
Personal Best
Individual's fastest time
Swimming
779
Pull Buoy
Foam device held between legs during arm-only sets
Swimming
780
Recovery Swimming
Low-intensity swimming for active rest
Swimming
781
Seed Time
Previous best time used for event entry
Swimming
782
Send-off
Departure time for interval training
Swimming
783
Shave Down
Removing body hair before major competition
Swimming
784
Sighting
Lifting head to navigate in open water
Swimming
785
Snorkel
Breathing tube allowing continuous stroke work
Swimming
786
Split
Time for portion of a race or swim
Swimming
787
Starting Blocks
Platforms for race starts
Swimming
788
Streamline
Body position for maximum hydrodynamics (arms overhead, tight)
Swimming
789
Stroke
Swimming technique (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Swimming
790
Stroke Rate
Number of strokes per minute
Swimming
791
Stroke Recovery
Non-propulsive phase when arm returns to starting position
Swimming
792
Tapering
Reducing training volume before competition
Swimming
793
Tech Suit
High-performance racing swimsuit
Swimming
794
Warm-up
Preparatory swimming before main workout
Swimming
795
Yardage
Total distance swum in practice
Swimming
796
Bonk
Running out of energy/glycogen during a ride
Cycling
797
Bottom Bracket
The bearing system that connects cranks to frame
Cycling
798
Breakaway
Small group of riders ahead of the main pack
Cycling
799
Cadence
Pedaling rhythm (revolutions per minute)
Cycling
800
Cassette
The cluster of gears on the rear wheel
Cycling
801
Chainring
The front gears attached to the cranks
Cycling
802
Derailleur
Mechanism that moves the chain between gears
Cycling
803
Drafting
Riding behind someone to reduce wind resistance
Cycling
804
Drivetrain
The system that transfers power from pedals to wheels (chain, cassette, derailleurs)
Cycling
805
Dropout
Frame slots where the rear wheel attaches
Cycling
806
Echelon
Diagonal riding formation used in crosswinds
Cycling
807
Groupset
Complete set of components (shifters, derailleurs, brakes, etc.)
Cycling
808
Headset
Bearing system that allows steering
Cycling
809
Hitting the Wall
Another term for bonking - sudden energy depletion
Cycling
810
Mashing
Pedaling with high resistance, low cadence
Cycling
811
Peloton
Main group of riders in a race
Cycling
812
Pull
Taking a turn at the front of a group to set pace
Cycling
813
Slipstreaming
Another term for drafting - riding in someone's wind shadow
Cycling
814
Soft Pedal
Easy, recovery-pace riding
Cycling
815
Spinning
Pedaling with high cadence, low resistance
Cycling