crosse

A crosse, also known as a lacrosse stick, is a piece of sports equipment used in the game of lacrosse. It consists of a long handle with a net or pocket at one end, designed to catch, carry, and throw a ball.123

The crosse is a distinctive feature of lacrosse, a competitive sport derived from an Indigenous North American game called baggataway. The implement's shape, resembling a bishop's crozier, gave the sport its name when French settlers observed it. Modern crosses can be made of metal or traditional wood, with specific regulations on their size and head width. Players use the crosse to score goals by advancing the ball down the field and into the opponent's net.3