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单词 softball
释义

softball

noun

soft·​ball ˈsȯf(t)-ˌbȯl How to pronounce softball (audio)
1
: a sport similar 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
softballer
ˈsȯf(t)-ˌbȯ-lər How to pronounce softball (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Do you want to play softball? All the questions in the interview were softballs.
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Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

softball

noun

soft·​ball ˈsȯft-ˌbȯl How to pronounce softball (audio)
1
: a game like baseball played with a larger ball thrown underhand
2
: the ball used in softball
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