a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
"During the summer tournament, we spent hours watching the outdoor hockey match where players used long sticks to shoot the plastic ball toward the goal."
a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks
"The fans cheered wildly as our team finally scored, sending the flat round puck past the goalie and into the net with a sharp stickshot."
Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.
"The referee marked the throw-in spot on the floor, which is also known as the hockey line in some regions."
Faeces, excrement.
Alternative form of oche.
In plain English: Hockey is a fast-paced team sport where players use sticks to hit a ball or puck into the opponent's goal.
"The local team played hockey last night and won by a single goal."
Usage: Do not use "hockey" to mean "oche," which is the line marking the throwing area in games like darts or croquet. The word hockey refers exclusively to the stick-and-ball team sport played on ice or a field.
The word "hockey" likely entered English in the 16th century with an unknown origin, though it may be related to "hook" because of the curved shape of the stick. Another possibility is that it comes from a Middle French term for a shepherd's staff or crook, which resembles a hockey stick.