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punch·ball

(pŭnch′bôl′)
n.
A game having rules similar to baseball but played with a rubber ball that is batted with the fist.
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punchball

(ˈpʌntʃˌbɔːl)
n
1. (Boxing) a stuffed or inflated ball, supported by a flexible rod, that is punched for exercise, esp boxing training
2. (Baseball) US a game resembling baseball in which a light ball is struck with the fist
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punch•ball

(ˈpʌntʃˌbɔl)

n.
a form of playground or street baseball in which a rubber ball is batted with the fist.
[1930–35]
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Noun 1. [画像:punchball - an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing]punchball - an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
ball - round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket"
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Translations

punchball

[ˈpʌntʃbɔːl] N
1. (Brit) → pera f, punching-ball m
2. (US) (= game) tipo de béisbol que se juega sin bate
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punchball

[ˈpʌntʃˌbɔːl] npunching ball m inv
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London, Jan 7 (ANI): Manchester City ace Mario Balotelli was left stunned after being defeated by a Manchester United fan in a punchball game.
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