Puck

Pronunciation: /pʌk/

Definitions of puck

noun a hard rubber disc used in ice hockey and similar games

Example Sentences

A1 The puck is used in the game of ice hockey.

A2 The players passed the puck back and forth on the ice.

B1 The puck flew into the net, scoring a goal for the team.

B2 The referee dropped the puck at center ice to start the game.

C1 The skilled player maneuvered the puck through the defense to score a goal.

C2 The goalie made a spectacular save to prevent the puck from entering the net.

Examples of puck in a Sentence

formal The hockey player skillfully maneuvered the puck down the ice.

informal Hey, pass me the puck so I can take a shot on goal!

slang That slapshot was right on the money, he really knows how to handle the puck.

figurative In the game of life, sometimes you have to be the one to take control of the puck and make things happen.

Grammatical Forms of puck

• past tense: pucked
• plural: pucks
• comparative: more puck
• superlative: most puck
• present tense: puck
• future tense: will puck
• perfect tense: have pucked
• continuous tense: is pucking
• singular: puck
• positive degree: puck
• infinitive: to puck
• gerund: pucking
• participle: pucked

Origin and Evolution of puck

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'puck' originated from the Old English word 'puc', which means a mischievous sprite or demon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'puck' evolved to refer to a small, hard rubber disc used in ice hockey and other sports.