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softball
noun soft·ball \-ˌbȯl\
: 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 \-ˌbȯ-lər\ noun
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First Known Use of SOFTBALL
1926
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SOFTBALL Defined for Kids
softball
noun soft·ball \ˈsȯft-ˌbȯl\
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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