Softball (Noun)
Meaning 1
A game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Ball used in playing softball.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pitcher gripped the softball tightly and prepared to throw the perfect curve.
- Softballs are made of cork and rubber with a polyurethane or polybutadiene core and are usually yellow.
- In a surprise twist, the opposing team's ace hit the softball over the left field wall for a home run.
- Before each game, the softball is rubbed with mud to improve grip and visibility.
- A standard softball weighs around 6.25-7 ounces and is about 11.7 inches in circumference.