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Definition of "lacrosse" []

  • A game played on a rectangular field by two teams of ten players each, in which participants use a long-handled stick that has a webbed pouch on one end to maneuver a ball into the opposing team's goal. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "lacrosse" in a sentence
  • "LACROSSE: Loudoun Storm Boys lacrosse is holding a skills clinic for boys ages 6-16 from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16 and Nov. 13, Dulles Sportsplex 21610 Atlantic Blvd, Sterling."
  • "LACROSSE: Loudoun StormGirls lacrosse is holding tryouts for next summer's teams, 2-3: 30 p.m."
  • "VIRGINIA CASE: Details emerge in lacrosse slaying lacrosse | Comment | Recommend"