softball

noun

Meaning

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
The ball used to play the sport.
(by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

playground ball(English)softball game(English)hardball(English)baseball(English)bullet(English)ball(English)qualification(English)shot(English)volleyball(English)frisbee(English)intramural(English)lacrosse(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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