"bat and ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: EN-AU ck1 bat and ball.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bat and ball (uncountable)
  1. (Australia, dated, education) A style of handwriting with distinct circles and straight lines, rather than a more cursive style. Tags: Australia, dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Education Related terms: take one's bat and ball and go home

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