Meaning

2 senses
  1. (countable, uncountable)A simplified version of the sport of baseball, where players use their fists as a bat and a softer ball.

  2. (countable, uncountable)The soft ball used in this sport.

More definitions
  • an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing

Origin

From punch + ball.

From punch + ball.

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Forms

plural: punchballs
Singularpunchball
Pluralpunchballs

regular

Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing:punching bagpunch bagpunching ball

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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