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netball

[ net-bawl ]

noun

  1. Tennis. a ball, on a return shot, that hits the top of the net and drops on the other side of the court, thus remaining in play.
  2. British. a game similar to basketball, played with a soccer ball, usually outdoors.


netball

/ ˈ²ÔÉ›³ÙËŒ²úɔ˱ô /

noun

  1. a team game similar to basketball, played mainly by women
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²Ô±ð³ÙËŒ²ú²¹±ô±ô±ð°ù, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of netball1

First recorded in 1895–1900; net 1 + ball 1
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The reality is many players are still working or studying alongside their netball careers.

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Netball Australia, whose team won the first Commonwealth gold in 1998 and are reigning champions, said the decision was indicative of netball's "depth and strength".

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"I just hope that they take into consideration non-Olympic sports, because the Commonwealths for the likes of netball are actually the only light that they really get shone on their sport," Kenny added.

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"I love music and I love singing and I joined in the two of them, but I also loved netball," Maisie said.

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The NSL is the sport's elite domestic competition in the UK but many players currently work or study alongside their semi-professional netball careers.

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