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netball

Syllabification: (net·ball)
Pronunciation: /ˈnetˌbôl/
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Definition of netball

noun

chiefly British
  • a game with seven players on a side, similar to basketball except that a player receiving the ball must stand still until they have passed it to another player.
  • the ball used in netball.

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