See Also: Raised Ball - Field Hockey(gambling)
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losing(2) (iou) and Raised Ball - Field Hockey (gambling)


losing(2) (iou)



losing ppl adjective. E16.
[from LOSE verb + -ING2.]
That loses, that results in loss.
losing battle a battle in which defeat seems inevitable (lit. & fig.). losing game (a) a game in which defeat seems inevitable; (b) a game in which the loser of the game wins the stakes, a test of skill in forcing one's opponent to win. losing hazard: see HAZARD noun.
losingest adjective (N. Amer. colloq.) losing more often than others of its kind, least successful L20.

Raised Ball - Field Hockey (gambling)


Lifting the ball more than 18 inches above the ground with a hit is an offense, known as a raised ball, if it is dangerous or likely to lead to dangerous play.