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noun
A simplified version of the sport of baseball, where players use their fists as a bat and a softer ball.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The soft ball used in this sport.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: punching bag, punch bag, punching ball
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ball
History
From punch + ball.
