puck
- A hard rubber disc used in ice hockey, which players hit with their sticks to score goals. nounThe player skillfully maneuvered the puck across the ice.He took a powerful shot and sent the puck flying into the net.
- A mischievous or impish sprite in folklore, often associated with causing trouble or playing tricks. nounIn Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Puck is a character known for his playful pranks.The children blamed their missing toys on a puck that lived in their attic.