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Softball

Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples

nounCommon term

In sports & fitness, softball means: A bat-and-ball sport related to baseball, usually played with a larger ball on a smaller field and with underarm pitching.

In Turkish: softbol

How it is used

Softball leagues may use different pitching formats, so context matters.

Example sentences

  1. The softball pitcher warmed up beside the field.

    The player prepares for the game's throwing role.

  2. We bought a larger glove for the softball season.

    Equipment is selected for the ball used in this sport.

Common collocations

  • softball team
  • softball pitcher

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