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beachball

[ beech-bawl ]
/ ˈbitʃˌbɔl /
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noun
a large, light, buoyant ball, used especially for games at the seashore, swimming pools, etc.
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Origin of beachball

First recorded in 1935–40; beach + ball1
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British Dictionary definitions for beachball

beach ball

noun
a large light brightly coloured ball for playing with on a beach
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