Associations to the word «Softball»

Wiktionary

SOFTBALL, noun. A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
SOFTBALL, noun. (by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.
SOFTBALL, noun. The ball used to play the sport.

Dictionary definition

SOFTBALL, noun. Ball used in playing softball.
SOFTBALL, noun. A game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer.

Wise words

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