stress ball
[ stres-bawl ]
/ ˈstrɛs ˌbɔl /
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noun
a small, pliable, typically round object that is squeezed with the hand to relieve muscle tension or improve grip strength.
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Origin of stress ball
First recorded in 1985–90
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stress ball
noun
a small rubber ball squeezed in the hand as a means of relieving stress
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