hockey
hock‧ey /ˈhɒki $ ˈhɑːki/
noun [uncountable]
SYN field hockey American English
2.
American English a game similar to hockey, but played on ice
SYN ice hockey British English
hock‧ey /ˈhɒki $ ˈhɑːki/
noun [uncountable] Date: 1500-1600
Origin: Perhaps from Old French hoquet 'curved stick used by shepherds', from hoc 'hook'
1. British English a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players, with sticks and a ball Origin: Perhaps from Old French hoquet 'curved stick used by shepherds', from hoc 'hook'
SYN field hockey American English
2.
American English a game similar to hockey, but played on ice
SYN ice hockey British English