"exercise ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exercise balls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} exercise ball (plural exercise balls)
  1. A soft, elastic ball with a diameter of approximately 35 to 85 centimetres, used in physical therapy and exercise. Wikipedia link: exercise ball Categories (topical): Exercise equipment Synonyms: physioball, Swiss ball, yoga ball Translations (ball used in exercise): jumppapallo (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-exercise_ball-en-noun-K1dB3oA1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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