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cesta

cesta

9.9
A curved basket worn on the hand to catch and throw a ball in jai alai
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛstə/
  • Specialized
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  • The player skillfully caught the ball in his cesta.

Examples

  • The player skillfully caught the ball in his cesta during the match.

  • Each jai alai competitor must master the use of the cesta to succeed.

  • The curved shape of the cesta allows for incredibly fast throws.

  • Did you see that amazing throw with the cesta?

  • During the game of jai alai, players skillfully use their cestas to catch the fast-moving pelota and throw it back to their opponents.

  • The jai alai players wore cestas on their hands, allowing them to catch and throw the ball with incredible speed and precision.

  • To play jai alai, you need a cesta, which is specially designed to help you catch and propel the ball during the match.

Surface Forms

cesta singular
cestas plural

Etymology

Cesta for the jai alai scoop gets its name from the same old Latin cista for 'box' or 'basket' because the curved glove looks like a long 'basket' on the hand. That's why the cesta is used to catch and throw the ball.