"boxball" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From box + ball. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|box|ball}} box + ball Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boxball (uncountable)
  1. Any of various informal ball games or sports played with boxes, or in a box-shaped court. Wikipedia link: boxball Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-boxball-en-noun-wVZGj0r2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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