shinty Definition
a team game played with sticks and a ball, similar to field hockey.
Using shinty: Examples
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Shinty is a popular sport in Scotland.
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The rules of shinty are similar to those of field hockey.
shinty Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shinty
- hurling
- camanachd
Phrases with shinty
shinty stick
a wooden stick used to play shinty
Example
He bought a new shinty stick for the match.
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The shinty ball is made of cork and leather.
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The shinty match was held on Saturday afternoon.
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Summary: shinty in Brief
'Shinty' [ˈʃɪnti] is a team game similar to field hockey, played with sticks and a ball. It is a popular sport in Scotland, with rules that are comparable to field hockey. The game involves the use of a shinty stick, a shinty ball, and a shinty match.
