"nonball" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From non- + ball. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|ball}} non- + ball Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonball (not comparable)
  1. (sports) Not having possession of the ball. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Sports
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