netball

English
A netball game between Orkney and Shetland

Etymology

From net +‎ ball

Noun

netball (countable and uncountable, plural netballs)

  1. (uncountable) A women's team sport derived from basketball.
  2. (countable) The ball used in this sport.

Usage notes

Although netball is an approved Olympic sport, it has never been played. On the other hand it is played at the Commonwealth Games.

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Noun

netball m (uncountable)

  1. netball (a sport)
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