Meaning of the word puck in English

What does puck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

puck

US /pʌk/

UK /pʌk/

a disk of vulcanized rubber that is used in ice hockey and is hit with a stick into the opponent's goal

Example:

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The hockey player shot the puck towards the net.

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The goalie made a great save, blocking the puck with his pad.

Synonym:

hockey puck

a mischievous or evil sprite; a goblin

Example:

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In folklore, Puck is often depicted as a mischievous fairy.

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The children were told stories of the forest puck who played tricks on travelers.

Synonym:

goblin sprite imp hobgoblin demon

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