noun

dodgeball

dodgeball

We played dodgeball in the gym.

We played dodgeball in the gym.

to play ((dodgeball)) to participate in the game of dodgeball The children love to play dodgeball.

Synonyms: (games) prison ball

A compound word from 'dodge' (to avoid) and 'ball'.

The name tells you the aim of the game: you have to 'dodge' the 'ball'.

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