Lacrosse (noun)

1. A team sport, originated by American Indians, in which players use a long-handled stick with a small net at one end to catch, carry, and pass a rubber ball in order to score goals against the opposing team.
2. The stick used in the game of lacrosse.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from french la crosse, "the crosse" (crosse being a variant of croix "cross"), the name of the stick used in the game.

Examples:

1. The lacrosse game was intense and both teams were evenly matched.
2. She was a star lacrosse player in college.
3. He was teaching his son how to play lacrosse with the proper technique.
4. The lacrosse team was practicing for their upcoming game.
5. The lacrosse stick was made of lightweight aluminum with a plastic net.