trapball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A game in which a batsman makes a ball hit a trap (device) that sends the ball into the air, from where the batsman has to hit it again

Etymology

Compound from English trap + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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