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sport

(sp/oU/rt )

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition(noun.act)

Synonym:
athletics

source: wordnet30
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine(noun.person)

Synonym:
summercater

source: wordnet30
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances(noun.person)

Example:
A good sport.
A poor sport.

source: wordnet30
someone who engages in sports(noun.person)

Synonym:
sportsman, sportswoman

source: wordnet30
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration(noun.person)

Synonym:
mutant, mutation, variation

source: wordnet30
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)(noun.communication)

Example:
He said it in sport.

Synonym:
fun, play

source: wordnet30
That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement.(noun)

source: webster1913

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner(verb.stative)

Example:
She was sporting a new hat.

Synonym:
boast, feature

source: wordnet30
play boisterously(verb.motion)

Synonym:
cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark

source: wordnet30
To play; to frolic; to wanton.(verb)

source: webster1913
To divert; to amuse; to make merry; -- used with the reciprocal pronoun.(verb)

source: webster1913

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