Definition of Contact sport

1. Noun. A sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players.


Definition of Contact sport

1. Noun. (sports) : An athletic contest which involves a significant amount of physical contact between the participating athletes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contact Sport

contact inhibition of movement
contact inhibition of phagocytosis
contact juggling
contact language
contact lens
contact lens solutions
contact lenses
contact metamorphism
contact point
contact print
contact rate
contact sensitivity
contact sites A
contact sites B
contact splint
contact sport
contact sports
contactable
contactant
contacted
contactee
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contactin
contacting
contactinhibin
contactins
contaction
contactiveness

Literary usage of Contact sport

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Defense Conversion: Redirecting R&D by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"To use the current cliche, technology transfer is a contact sport. There were, however, two holes in ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Trinidad & Tobago by Kathleen O'Donnell, S Harry Pefkaros (2000)
"As someone told us, "Carnival is a full contact sport." JOIN A MASQUERADE BAND Here is a partial list of Mas Camps where you may purchase a costume and ..."

3. Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler by Ulysses Travel Guides Staff (2006)
"For general information on all outdoor activities in the Greater Vancouver area, contact Sport BC (409-1367'Broadway. Vancouver, V6H 4A9, •*6O4-737- 3000, ..."

4. Meeting the Needs of People With Disabilities Through Federal Technology edited by Constance A. Morella (2001)
"It has been said that Technology Transfer is a "contact sport," putting individuals Page 7 C. Dan Brand AT Testimony House Tech. Cmte. July 15. ..."

5. Vancouver and Victoria by Ulysses Travel Edito Staff (2003)
"... the Greater Vancouver area, contact Sport BC (409-1367 Broadway, Vancouver, V6H 4A9, -0737-3000. ..."

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