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stress ball

American

[stres bawl] / ˈstrɛs ˌbɔl /

noun

a small, pliable, typically round object that is squeezed with the hand to relieve muscle tension or improve grip strength.

stress ball British

noun

a small rubber ball squeezed in the hand as a means of relieving stress

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Etymology

Origin of stress ball

First recorded in 1985–90

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