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softball

Syllabification: (soft·ball)
Pronunciation: /ˈsôf(t)ˌbôl/

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Definition of softball

noun

  • a modified form of baseball played on a smaller field with a larger ball, seven rather than nine innings, and underarm pitching. The game evolved during the late 19th century from a form of indoor baseball.
  • the ball used in the game of softball.

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Definition of softball in the British & World English dictionary