Meaning of the word "contact sport" in English

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contact sport

US /ˈkɑːn.tækt ˌspɔːrt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.tækt ˌspɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

a sport in which the participants necessarily come into bodily contact with one another

Example:
Rugby is a well-known contact sport.
Many parents are hesitant to let their children play contact sports due to the risk of injury.
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