- sportsman sports·man n
- ['spɔːtsmən]
-men pl sportivo
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sportsman sports·man n
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sports|man — «SPRTS muhn, SPOHRTS », noun, plural men. 1. a person who takes part in sports, especially hunting, fishing, riding, or racing. 2. a person who likes sports: »Martin, a more sedentary sportsman, occasionally goes on a boat ride…but mostly to be… … Useful english dictionary
sports|man|ship — «SPRTS muhn shihp, SPOHRTS », noun. 1. the qualities or conduct of a good sportsman; fair play: »She would have been raised by solid people…and would respect all the…virtues: courage, good sportsmanship…and honor (New Yorker). 2. ability in… … Useful english dictionary
sports|man|like — «SPRTS muhn LYK, SPOHRTS », adjective. like or suitable for a sportsman; fair, honorable … Useful english dictionary
sports|man|ly — «SPRTS muhn lee, SPOHRTS », adjective. like a good sportsman; sportsmanlike … Useful english dictionary
Sportsman — Sports man (sp[=o]rts man), n.;pl. {Sportsmen} ( men). One who pursues the sports of the field; one who hunts, fishes, etc. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
un|sports|man|like — «uhn SPRTS muhn LYK, SPOHRTS », adjective. not sportsmanlike; unbefitting a sportsman; not fair or honorable … Useful english dictionary
sportsman — sports|man [ˈspo:tsmən US ˈspo:rts ] n plural sportsmen [ mən] 1.) a man who plays several different sports →↑sportswoman ▪ He s a very keen sportsman . ▪ a talented all round sportsman 2.) AmE a man who enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting… … Dictionary of contemporary English
sportsman — 1706, from SPORTS (Cf. sports) + MAN (Cf. man) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
sportsman — [spôrts′mən] n. pl. sportsmen [spôrts′mən] 1. a man who is interested in or takes part in sports, esp. in hunting, fishing, etc. 2. a person who can take loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without gloating, and who treats his opponents… … English World dictionary
sportsman — sports•man [[t]ˈspɔrts mən, ˈspoʊrts [/t]] n. pl. men 1) spo a person who engages in sports, esp. hunting and fishing 2) a person who exhibits qualities of fairness, courtesy, and grace in winning and defeat • Etymology: 1700–10 sports′man•like … From formal English to slang
sportsman — sports|man [ spɔrtsmən ] noun count a man who plays sports, especially a professional player … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
