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Sportsman's Jargon Trivia Quiz

Use the clues to form words and combine them to arrive at sports related terms.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
396,536

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
144

Question 1 of 10

1. Solid Surface + Spherical Object + Water Container

Answer: (Three Words - baseball)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fastener + Angler's Snare

Answer: (One Word - American football)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Headcover + Deceive

Answer: (Two Words - ice hockey)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rear + Tribunal + Infraction

Answer: (Two Words - basketball - not foul)

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Question 5 of 10

5. End Of Life + Coil

Answer: (Two Words - figure skating)

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1967 Off-Broadway Musical + Cloth Fastener + Revolve

Answer: (Two Words - motorsports)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Seat + Elevate

Answer: (One Word - skiing)

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Question 8 of 10

8. French word meaning good + long speech

Answer: (One Word - curling)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Trough + Round Object

Answer: (Two Words - bowling)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Leap + Plank

Answer: (One Word - diving)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Solid Surface + Spherical Object + Water Container

Answer: Ground Ball Pitcher

A ground ball pitcher is one who throws pitches in such a way as to induce batters to consistently hit the ball along the ground as opposed to in the air.

2. Fastener + Angler's Snare

Answer: Buttonhook

A buttonhook is a pattern run by a receiver where he sprints straight downfield giving the impression of a long pass play but suddenly stops and turns around to catch the ball.

3. Headcover + Deceive

Answer: Hat Trick

In hockey, the term 'hat trick' refers to a player scoring three goals in one game.

4. Rear + Tribunal + Infraction

Answer: Backcourt Violation

A backcourt violation occurs when a team is in possession of the ball in the opponent's half of the court and then suddenly loses control causing the ball to go back to their half of the court and regaining possession. The violation results in a turnover to the opposing team.

5. End Of Life + Coil

Answer: Death Spiral

A death spiral is a figure skating maneuver in a pairs competition. The move involves the man pivoting on one foot while the woman is stretched out parallel to the ice, holding onto his hand and circling around him with one skate on the ice.

6. 1967 Off-Broadway Musical + Cloth Fastener + Revolve

Answer: Hairpin Turn

A hairpin turn on a road is a sharp curve in the shape of a 'U' requiring the driver to steer at or nearly 180 degrees.

7. Seat + Elevate

Answer: Chairlift

A chairlift is commonly found on ski hills allowing skiers to reach the top of their runs without having to use tow ropes.

8. French word meaning good + long speech

Answer: Bonspiel

A curling tournament is referred to as a bonspiel.

9. Trough + Round Object

Answer: Gutter Ball

The gutter on a bowling lane is the channel or trough at either side that allows a misthrown ball to travel through to the end.

10. Leap + Plank

Answer: Springboard

The springboard is a flexible board projecting over the water located at one end of a swimming pool allowing divers to perform their jumps.

Source: Author lout62001

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