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racquetball

[ rak-it-bawl ]

noun

  1. a game similar to handball, played on a four-walled court but with a short-handled, strung racket and a larger, somewhat softer ball.


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Other Words From

  • racquet·baller noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of racquetball1

First recorded in 1965–70; racquet + ball 1

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Example Sentences

The total area covered by the sail is around that of a racquetball court, and as photons from the sun bounce off the shiny surface, they will propel the craft forward.

In a day, he'll play basketball and racquetball, lift weights and run, then throw.

Wolfe is in terrific shape and an admitted sports nut who loves skydiving, waterskiing, and racquetball.

Did you know of any coach who had time to play racquetball and football in the afternoons?

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