water polo

noun

: a game that is played in water by two teams of swimmers who try to score by throwing a ball into a goal

Full Definition of WATER POLO

: a goal game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers using a ball resembling a soccer ball

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circa 1884

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