<p>For those who grew up around hockey, it's easy to understand a sentence like, He let loose a howitzer from the hash marks, roofing the puck past the stunned netminder. But for those who have no idea what that means, How to Speak Hockey provides a unique look into Canada's unofficial third language. Even lifelong lovers of the game might just learn a thing or two: - Many hockey fans know about the five hole, but few know that there are seven holes in total- Before the humble rubber puck, people used strange round balls called road apples- Learn the strange and unique origins of common phrases including stood on his head and hat trick - Find out exactly what is meant when a player dipsy doodles through traffic and breaks the ice- In hockey, sometimes a hot dog is not just something you get at the concession stand- Fighting has always been a part of hockey, so it's not surprising that there are so many words to describe it, from a word as innocent as dance to the biggest fight in hockey the bench-clearing brawl.For all those wannabe hockeyists or lifelong rink rats out there, game on!</p>

How to Speak Hockey: Hockey - English Translation Dictionary

History

Kennedy, Brian

John, David

Americas

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<p>Avast ye scurvy dogs! Ever wondered what all that pirate slang means? Learn to speak like the saltiest rogue that ever sailed the seven seas using this handy dictionary:• Find the perfect pirate name• Learn the intricacies of seafaring grammar• Try out dating tips for the buccaneering set• Learn to curse like a sailor—a 17th century one!• Discover techniques for developing useful phrases, such as “There be itches in me britches!”• Give instructions the nautical way; guaranteed to make sure “X” marks the spot• Order a restaurant meal in pirate speak• Learn the many ways of asking your mateys to go for a drink—a “modest quencher”• Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day on September 19 with your newfound lingo!</p>

How to Speak Pirate: A Treasure Chest of Seafaring Slang

Humor & Entertainment

Telfer, Geordie

Humor

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