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JAI ALAI Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase jai alai. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase jai alai. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for JAI ALAI

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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

Best Hypernyms For JAI ALAI

Here is a list of related hypernyms for jai alai, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
court game

Alternatives for PELOTA

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