"trap ball" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trap ball (uncountable)
  1. An old game played with a levered wooden trap by means of which a small ball is launched into the air so as to be struck by a player with a bat. The aim is to hit the ball furthest, either in one or several turns. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ball games Synonyms: cat, cat and dog, knurr and spell, northern spell, nipsy
    Sense id: en-trap_ball-en-noun-Su2oclme Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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