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softball

noun soft·ball \-ˌbl\

: a sport that is similar to baseball but that is played on a smaller field and with a ball that is pitched underhand and that is larger and softer than a baseball

: the ball that is used in softball

: a question that is very easy to answer

Full Definition of SOFTBALL

1
:  a sport similiar to baseball played on a small diamond with a ball that is larger than a baseball and that is pitched underhand; also :  the ball used in this game
2
:  a question requiring only an easy or simple response
soft·ball·er \-ˌb-lər\ noun
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First Known Use of SOFTBALL

1926

Rhymes with SOFTBALL

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SOFTBALL Defined for Kids

softball

noun soft·ball \ˈsft-ˌbl\

Definition of SOFTBALL for Kids

1
:  a game like baseball played with a larger ball thrown underhand
2
:  the ball used in softball

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