Meaning of the word lacrosse in English

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lacrosse

US /ləˈkrɑːs/
UK /ləˈkrɑːs/
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Noun

1.

a team game, originally played by North American Indians, in which players use a long-handled stick with a net at the end to catch, carry, and throw a ball, with the aim of scoring goals by sending the ball into the opposing team's goal.

Example:
He plays lacrosse for his university team.
The lacrosse stick is an essential piece of equipment.
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