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ballhawk

Syllabification: (ball·hawk)
Pronunciation: /ˈbôlˌhôk/

Definition of ballhawk

noun

informal
  • a skilled ball player, in particular a football or basketball player adept at stealing or intercepting the ball or an outfielder in baseball skilled at catching fly balls.

Derivatives

ballhawking

noun

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