Shinty

/ˈʃɪnti/
noun

A Scottish outdoor game similar to field hockey, usually played with a ball and sticks.

The children are keen to play shinty after school.
Visual representation of "shinty" - A Scottish outdoor game similar to field hockey, usually played with a ball and sticks

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  • play shinty
  • shinty game
noun

A Scottish outdoor game similar to field hockey, usually played with a ball and sticks.

The children are keen to play shinty after school.
Visual representation of "shinty" - A Scottish outdoor game similar to field hockey, usually played with a ball and sticks

Often appears as...

  • play shinty
  • shinty game
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Scottish Origin

Shinty is a traditional Scottish sport, thus commonly discussed in Scottish cultural contexts.

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During our trip to Scotland, we watched a local shinty match.
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Sport Jargon

Terms related to shinty are often unique to the game, like 'caman' for the stick used.

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He expertly swung his caman, scoring a goal in shinty.
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Not Ice Hockey

Don't confuse shinty with ice hockey, despite some similarities in gameplay.

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Shinty is widely played on grass, not ice like ice hockey.
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Scottish Origin

Shinty is a traditional Scottish sport, thus commonly discussed in Scottish cultural contexts.

Illustration for Scottish Origin
During our trip to Scotland, we watched a local shinty match.
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Sport Jargon

Terms related to shinty are often unique to the game, like 'caman' for the stick used.

Illustration for Sport Jargon
He expertly swung his caman, scoring a goal in shinty.
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Not Ice Hockey

Don't confuse shinty with ice hockey, despite some similarities in gameplay.

Illustration for Not Ice Hockey
Shinty is widely played on grass, not ice like ice hockey.
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Scottish Origin

Shinty is a traditional Scottish sport, thus commonly discussed in Scottish cultural contexts.

Illustration for Scottish Origin
During our trip to Scotland, we watched a local shinty match.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sport Jargon

Terms related to shinty are often unique to the game, like 'caman' for the stick used.

Illustration for Sport Jargon
He expertly swung his caman, scoring a goal in shinty.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Ice Hockey

Don't confuse shinty with ice hockey, despite some similarities in gameplay.

Illustration for Not Ice Hockey
Shinty is widely played on grass, not ice like ice hockey.
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