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save
noun [C] /seɪv/Definition
(Definition of save noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: General terms used in ball sports
Synonyms and related words:
- dead adjective (NOT IN USE)
- defend verb (SPORT)
- dribble noun (MOVE BALL)
- dribble verb (MOVE BALL)
- hat trick noun
- hoof verb
- loft verb
- mark verb (SPORT)
- offence noun
- overarm adjective, adverb
- overthrow noun (THROW)
- overthrow verb (THROW)
- own goal noun
- pass verb (GIVE)
- penalty noun (PUNISHMENT)
- pitch verb (MOVE)
- pt noun (POINT)
- set piece noun
- sidespin noun
- unplayable adjective (SPORT)
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