| baseball |
a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of nine players each, the object being to score runs by advancing runners around four bases. [1/2 definitions] |
| basket |
the open metal hoop and net through which the ball is shot to score points in basketball, or such an act of scoring. [1/3 definitions] |
| chalk up |
to score; earn. [1/2 definitions] |
| counter1 |
an object used for counting in a game. Counters are usually a small piece of wood or metal and are used to help keep score. [1/2 definitions] |
| draw |
a game or contest that ends with both sides having the same score; tie. [1/8 definitions] |
| football |
a game played in the United States and Canada by two teams on a long field. Each team tries to score points by passing or carrying the ball to the other team's end of the playing area, or by kicking it through the goal posts. [1/4 definitions] |
| goal |
the structure or area in certain sports into which a player must get a ball or puck in order to score. [1/3 definitions] |
| home plate |
a flat slab of hard rubber at which the batter stands in a baseball game. The base runner must touch home plate in order to score a run. |
| home run |
a hit that allows the batter in a baseball game to touch all four bases and score a run. |
| music |
the written or printed signs for a musical piece; the written form of a musical composition; score. [1/4 definitions] |
| pinball machine |
a game machine played by using levers to drive a metal ball up a slanted surface. The object is to keep the ball in play to score points by hitting particular bars and pins. |
| point |
a unit used for keeping score in certain sports. [1/13 definitions] |
| puck |
the hard rubber disk that is used in ice hockey. Players try to hit the puck into the net to score a goal. |
| run |
a score in baseball or softball. [1/30 definitions] |
| scoreboard |
a large board on which the score in an athletic contest is shown, often along with other information about the game or players. |
| shot1 |
the act of trying to score by sending or throwing a ball toward a goal. [1/7 definitions] |
| tie |
an equal score. [2/9 definitions] |