Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pagan's paddock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English

Syllables: pa-gan's -pad-dock
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sporting tactic in which a large amount of space is deliberately left open in the attacking area of the ground, into which players can run.

noun

A large amount of space on a sportsground, often created by this tactic.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Pagan's Paddock.

Example Sentences

"While on the subject, does anyone think that the days of Pagan's Paddock are numbered? Over the weekend, a number of clubs used this tactic, but it seems to me, at least, that if the defence can't break past the centre, the ball just goes back into the attacking 50, and eventually a score will happen."
"Given a veritable Pagan's Paddock by the Cats to work in on Friday night, Danger booted two goals in the first seven minutes to send Geelong fans into orbit."

Etymology

In reference to Denis Pagan, the coach who popularised the tactic in the 1990s.

Inflected Forms

Pagan's Paddocks (plural)

Questions

What does pagan's paddock mean?: A sporting tactic in which a large amount of space is deliberately left open in the attacking area of the ground, into which players can run.
Where does pagan's paddock come from?: In reference to Denis Pagan, the coach who popularised the tactic in the 1990s.

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