softball

English

noun
Definitions
  • 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

Com from English soft + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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