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noun
A street game similar to baseball, played with a stick, a ball and various ad hoc materials; found primarily in large cities in the northeastern United States.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The ball used in this game.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a form of baseball played in the streets with a rubber ball and broomstick handle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: stickball game
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: baseball, baseball game
History
From stick + ball.
