crosse
/krɒs
/noun
The stick used in women’s field lacrosse.The goal-keeper may block the ball in any manner with their crosse or body....
- Field players may pass, catch or run with the ball in their crosse.
- Practice cradling the ball in the pocket of your crosse.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French, from Old French croce 'bishop's crook', ultimately of Germanic origin and related to crutch.
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