big dance n. an important event, esp. when the culmination of long preparation or a series of smaller events; (hence) in sports, a tournament or championship game. Editorial Note: Usually constructed with the definite article: the big dance...
grinding n.— «I wanted so hard to hold my head up. I was grinding. I was shellshocked. I’d been on the verge of winning a tournament that puts me in the history books.» —“One Man Put His Stamp on This Open, a Proud One” by...
kegler n.— «Hayden, Idaho, kegler Gaylah Spackman won the all-events with a tournament-record 2150, a 238.9 average for nine games.» —“Longview-Kelso teams fair well in All-Stars tournament” by Rick McCorkle Daily...