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goalball

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A ball game, designed for the blind, in which teams of three players attempt to throw a ball with bells embedded in it into the opposing goal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: disability

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The ball used in the sport.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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History

Etymology

From goal + ball.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 盲人門球 /盲人门球 (mángrén ménqiú) — ball game
  • Danish: goalball — ball game
  • Finnish: maalipallo — ball game
  • French: goalball — ball game
  • Hungarian: csörgőlabda — ball game
  • Japanese: ゴールボール (gōrubōru) — ball game
  • Korean: 골볼 (golbol) — ball game
  • Spanish: golbol — ball game
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