Associations to the word «Pinball»

Wiktionary

PINBALL, noun. (games) A game, played on a device with a sloping base, in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.
PINBALL, noun. The ball used in pinball.
PINBALL, noun. (figuratively) (soccer) A situation where a ball is frantically kicked between many players.
PINBALL, verb. To dart about rapidly.

Dictionary definition

PINBALL, noun. A game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets.

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