Water polo
Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples
In sports & fitness, water polo means: A team sport played in a pool in which players pass and throw a ball to score in the opponent's goal.
In Turkish: sutopu
How it is used
Sports schedules list water polo matches separately from swimming races.
Example sentences
The water polo team practised passing at the deep end.
The passing drill takes place while players remain in water.
The pool closed to swimmers during the water polo match.
The team event temporarily needs the pool space.
Common collocations
- water polo match
- water polo team
Related terms
More terms: Sports & Disciplines
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