Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post.

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  • noun A women's sport derived from basketball.
  • noun The ball used in this sport.

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  • noun a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post
  • noun a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

Etymologies

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net +‎ ball

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  • I had never heard of this womens' sport derived from basketball. Had you? I'm curious about it.

    December 8, 2010

  • It's an olympic sport! When I was in school all the girls played netball. It's very common in the UK and Australia.

    I tried it once and I've got to say it seems a bit stupid. Basically it's like basketball but you're not allowed to move while you're holding the ball, and you're not allowed to jump when you shoot.

    December 8, 2010

  • Can't believe this hadn't been listed before.

    December 8, 2010