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shinty

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A game derived from hurling, and resembling hockey, played in Scotland.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: camanachd

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The stick used to strike the ball in this game, similar to a hockey stick.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: caman

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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