softball — meaning in English

English meaning

• softball noun A team sport similar to baseball, played with a larger, softer ball.

Senses

softball is used for these senses in English:

• softball (sports) A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
• softball (sports) The ball used to play the sport.

softball — full definition

1. noun A team sport similar to baseball, played with a larger, softer ball.
2. noun An easy question or issue, posed so as not to challenge someone.

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