| 单词 | paintball |
| 释义 | paintball (once / 69937 pages) n Paintball is a game in which players shoot harmless pellets full of colored dye at each other. Some people play paintball in teams, mimicking a military-style battle. During a paintball game, players use paintball markers, also known as paintball guns, to shoot capsules of paint at each other. Most people play for fun, although there are also official paintball leagues and teams, complete with organized tournaments. The US military has even used paintball as a way for soldiers to train for battle. The game of paintball was invented in 1981, and the first matches were played in New Hampshire. WORD FAMILYpaintball: paintballs USAGE EXAMPLESLou Aliota said a large Trump/Pence sign that he erected in his yard was hit with a paintball gun and with eggs. New York Times(Nov 12, 2016) Police on Sunday afternoon responded to reports that someone was shooting paintballs at pedestrians from inside a home near Temple University. Washington Times(Nov 01, 2016) That has grown, over the past 27 years, into the biggest battlefield and event in paintball. Washington Times(Oct 30, 2016) 1n a game that simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them Hyper outdoor game an athletic game that is played outdoors 2n a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball Hyper capsule a small container |
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