Recreation and Sports

swimming
the act of swimming
 
charades
guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
 
deer hunt
hunting deer
 
angling
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
 
volleyball game
a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
 
nautch dance
an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
 
spelaeology
the pastime of exploring caves
 
one-night stand
a performance in one place on one night only
 
deck tennis
game played mainly on board ocean liners; players toss a ring back and forth over a net that is stretched across a small court
 
squash
a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
 
agon
a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes
 
shag
a lively dance step consisting of hopping on each foot in turn
 
miniature golf
a novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles
 
touch football
a version of American football in which the ball carrier is touched rather than tackled
 
buck-and-wing
a solo tap dance emphasizing sharp taps
 
blood sport
sport that involves killing animals (especially hunting)
 
raree-show
a street show
 
bet
the act of gambling
 
apache devil dance
a ritual dance of the Apache
 
equestrian sport
a sport that tests horsemanship
 
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