Special Equipment: English Vocabulary List

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

"The pilot used a parachute to land safely."

"Soldiers learn how to use parachute during special training exercises in the army."

a big, colorful, and light kite that people use to fly in the sky

"The paraglider soared above the coastline."

"The paraglider launched from the mountain ridge and soared silently over the valley for nearly an hour."

a type of sports equipment used in kiteboarding and kite landboarding, designed to generate significant pull from the wind

"The power kite provides pull for land or water."

"The power kite provides pull for land or water and is used for kitesurfing and buggying."

a type of kite designed for precision flying and performing tricks, often controlled by multiple lines for enhanced control

"The sport kite is used for tricks."

"The sport kite is used for tricks and can perform spins and loops."

a type of powered paraglider used in adventure sports like paramotoring and powered paragliding

"The paramotor is a motor attached to a paraglider."

"The paramotor is a motor attached to a paraglider and allows powered flight from flat ground."

a strong, flexible cord used in sports like rock climbing and mountaineering to secure climbers

"The climbing rope is dynamic to absorb falls."

"The climbing rope is dynamic to absorb falls and is used in lead and top rope climbing."

a type of sports equipment used in ice climbing to secure climbers to the ice

"The ice screw anchors into frozen water."

"The ice screw anchors into frozen water and is used for ice climbing protection."

a spiked attachment for boots used to prevent slipping on snow and ice during activities like mountaineering and ice climbing

"The crampon has spikes for ice climbing."

"The crampon has spikes for ice climbing and is attached to mountaineering boots."

a metal clip used in activities like rock climbing to quickly and securely connect ropes and gear

"The carabiner clips the rope to protection."

"The carabiner clips the rope to protection and is made of aluminum or steel."

a type of sports equipment used in skeleton racing, designed for an athlete to slide headfirst down an icy track

"The skeleton sled goes fast."

"The athlete carefully positioned themselves on the skeleton sled before the race began."

a type of sports equipment used in wakeboarding to secure the rider's feet to the wakeboard

"The wakeboard binding holds feet."

"Before riding, make sure your wakeboard binding is securely fastened to avoid accidents."

a piece of exercise equipment that consists of a stretchy cloth attached to a frame on which people can jump for fun or exercise

"The trampoline is bouncy."

"The children jumped on the trampoline."

a sports equipment used in archery to assist in releasing the bowstring accurately and smoothly

"The release aid releases the bowstring cleanly."

"The release aid releases the bowstring cleanly and is used in archery."

a container used by climbers to hold powdered chalk for drying and improving grip on climbing holds

"The chalk bag keeps the climber's hands dry."

"The chalk bag keeps the climber's hands dry and is filled with magnesium carbonate."

a wire used in fencing to connect the foil, epee, or saber to the scoring apparatus

"The body cord connects the fencer to the scoring box."

"The body cord connects the fencer to the scoring box and completes the electrical circuit."

a protective covering used in sports such as kayaking or canoeing to shield the cockpit area from water

"The cockpit cover keeps water out."

"The kayaker secured the cockpit cover to prevent water from entering the boat."

a pair of upright posts typically used in sports such as football or soccer to define the area where goals are scored

"The goalpost marks the goal."

"The striker aimed for the space between the goalpost and the net."

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

"The bridle guides the horse."

"The rider adjusted the bridle to gently guide the horse through the course."

a strap or band that goes around the horse's belly to secure the saddle in place

"The girth holds the saddle."

"The rider tightened the girth to ensure the saddle remained stable during the ride."

a strap or rope attached to a bridle, used by a rider to control a horse

"The rein controls the horse's direction."

"She gently pulled on the rein to guide the horse through the turn."

a piece of equipment worn around a horse's chest and shoulders

"The breastplate prevents the saddle from sliding backward."

"The breastplate is essential for keeping the saddle securely in place during long rides."

a short whip-like tool used by riders to cue and communicate with horses during riding

"The riding crop is used for signals."

"A light tap with the riding crop encouraged the horse to move forward."

a solid wooden or metal rod, used on sailing ships to secure ropes or lines

"The belaying pin holds a rope on a boat."

"The sailor secured the mainsheet around the belaying pin to manage the sail's tension."

a piece of sports equipment used in equestrian sports to provide cushioning and protect the horse's back

"The saddle pad cushions the horse's back."

"A thick saddle pad was placed under the saddle to ensure the horse's comfort."

the devices used to see distant objects more clearly by looking through two small telescopes mounted together

"Binoculars magnify distant objects."

"He used his binoculars to spot the rare bird perched high in the distant trees."

a versatile tool used in mountaineering and ice climbing, featuring a pointed pick for anchoring in ice and a spike for stability on snow

"The ice ax is used for balance and self-arrest."

"The mountaineer used the ice ax to secure their footing on the steep, icy slope."

a pole that sticks out from the front of a sailboat, used to support the front sails

"The bowsprit extends from the front of a sailing vessel."

"The jib sail was attached to the bowsprit, extending forward from the ship's hull."