"newcomb" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈn(j)uːkəm/
Etymology: Named after Sophie Newcomb College, where it was invented. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} newcomb (uncountable)
  1. A sport that is a variation of volleyball, but in which one may catch the ball. Wikipedia link: Newcomb ball, Sophie Newcomb College Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Volleyball Synonyms: catchball, Newcomb ball, Newcomb
    Sense id: en-newcomb-en-noun-m0SWDBuP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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