"matball" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From mat + ball. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mat|ball}} mat + ball Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} matball (uncountable)
  1. A sport resembling kickball, but with larger bases (often gym mats) that can be occupied by more than one player. Wikipedia link: matball Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-matball-en-noun-1QyCRaDN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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