"sitzball" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: German Sitzball. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Sitzball}} German Sitzball Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sitzball (uncountable)
  1. A sport somewhat similar to volleyball but played sitting down (and thus suitable for people with disabilities or amputations that diminish their capacity to stand). Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-sitzball-en-noun-JNaK8~mb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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