punchball

[ puhnch-bawl ]

noun

1. a form of playground or street baseball in which a rubber ball is batted with the fist.

punchball

/ ˈpʌntʃˌbɔːl /

noun

1. a stuffed or inflated ball, supported by a flexible rod, that is punched for exercise, esp boxing training
2. a game resembling baseball in which a light ball is struck with the fist

Word History and Origins

Origin of punchball¹

First recorded in 1930–35; punch ¹ + ball ¹

Example Sentences

One day we were playing punchball—like stickball, only you used your fist to hit a Spaldeen or a bald tennis ball.

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