English Dictionary

tlachtli

noun

(sports, historical, uncountable) A ceremonial ball game once played by the Aztecs; evolved into the ulama game. / (sports, historical, countable) The high-walled court in which this game was played.

The ancient Mesoamerican ballgame, tlachtli, was a popular sport played by the Aztecs.

意味（1）

(sports, historical, uncountable) A ceremonial ball game once played by the Aztecs; evolved into the ulama game.

The object of tlachtli was to keep the rubber ball from touching the ground while trying to push it to the opponent's endline.

意味（2）

(sports, historical, countable) The high-walled court in which this game was played.