puck

/pʌk/
noun
  1. A hard rubber disc used in ice hockey.
    • The puck slid across the ice at high speed.
    • The goalie blocked the puck with his glove.
    • She passed the puck to her teammate for a quick shot on goal.
  2. A mischievous or playful sprite or fairy, especially in folklore.
    • She dressed as a puck for the costume party, complete with pointed ears.
    • The old stories tell of a puck who led travelers astray with laughter.
    • In the play, Puck is a trickster who causes chaos in the forest.
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