polttopallo — meaning in English

English meaning

• dodgeball noun A team game in which players try to hit opponents with a thrown ball while avoiding being hit themselves.
• pickle noun A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.

Senses

polttopallo is used for these senses in English:

• dodgeball A team sport whose main objective is to dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition.
• murderball A team sport resembling dodgeball in which players are eliminated ("murdered") by being struck with the ball.
• pickle (uncountable) A children’s game with three participants that emulates a baseball rundown

pickle — full definition

1. noun A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
2. noun A difficult or awkward situation.
3. verb To preserve food in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution.

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