JAI ALAI Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase jai alai. (close relations)
Definition of JAI ALAI
Best Alternative Words for JAI ALAI
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
pelota | nounn | |||||||
noun • a Basque or Spanish game played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket | ||||||||
arena | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular environment or walk of life • the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand • a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments • a playing field where sports events take place | ||||||||
ball | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games • United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989) • a solid projectile that is shot by a musket • an object with a spherical shape • one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens • a spherical object used as a plaything • a compact mass • a lavish dance requiring formal attire • a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass • a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs • a pitch that is not in the strike zone verb • form into a ball by winding or rolling • to live very well | ||||||||
betting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective satellite • preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | ||||||||
court | nounn | |||||||
noun • an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business • Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) • a room in which a law court sits • the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state • a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played • the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince • a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area • the residence of a sovereign or nobleman • an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings • respectful deference verb • make amorous advances towards • seek someone's favor • engage in social activities leading to marriage | ||||||||
gambling | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) adjective satellite • preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | ||||||||
game | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a contest with rules to determine a winner • a single play of a sport or other contest • an amusement or pastime • animal hunted for food or sport • (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves • (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win • the flesh of wild animals that is used for food • a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) • the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game • your occupation or line of work • frivolous or trifling behavior adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs • willing to face danger verb • place a bet on | ||||||||
sport | nounn | |||||||
noun • an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition • the occupation of athletes who compete for pay • (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine • a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances • someone who engages in sports • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) verb • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner • play boisterously | ||||||||
fronton | nounn | |||||||
noun • A pediment. • A two-walled or single-walled court used as a playing area for Basque pelota. | ||||||||
wagering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of gambling • the money risked on a gamble verb • stake on the outcome of an issue • maintain with or as if with a bet |