ilmaveivi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (ice hockey) Michigan, high wrap, lacrosse move deke consisting of lifting the puck with the stick and throwing it under the top corner of the goal, while skating behind the net

Etymology

Compound from Finnish ilma (air, weather, airborne, of air) + Finnish veivi (crank).

Origin

Finnish

veivi

Gloss

crank

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