"town ball" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} town ball (uncountable)
  1. (softball) A non-varsity softball team, typically played by youths (usually girls) under the age of 18. Frequently played in small cities and towns, sponsored by a local business and coached by volunteers. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Softball
    Sense id: en-town_ball-en-noun-JAG3lbai Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 79 21 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, softball, sports
  2. Alternative spelling of townball (“baseball precursor”) Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: townball (extra: baseball precursor)
    Sense id: en-town_ball-en-noun-Hgaurgwq

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