octopush

octopush
octopush /okˈtə-pŭsh/ (sport)
noun
A kind of underwater hockey, in which a lead puck, called a squid, is used in place of a ball and pushers in place of sticks
ORIGIN:octopus and ↑push
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ocˈtopusher noun

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