hockey

An ice hockey game.

Meaning

Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.
Field hockey, a team sport played on a pitch on solid ground where players have to hit a ball into a net using a hockey stick.
A variation of hockey, such as roller hockey, street hockey, shinny, or ball hockey.
Faeces, excrement.
Alternative of oche.

Unknown origin, 16th century, possibly related to hook due to the curvature of the stick.
See oche.

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