Softball

Word SOFTBALL
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Definitions and meanings of "Softball"

What do we mean by softball?

A variation of baseball played on a smaller diamond with a larger, softer ball that is pitched underhand. noun

The ball used in this game. noun

A question, especially one posed during an interview or public forum, that is easy to answer and does not cause embarrassment. noun

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand. noun

A question designed to be easy to answer. noun

The ball used to play the sport. noun

Ball used in playing softball noun

A game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer noun

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

The ball used to play the sport.

(by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Softball

The word "softball" in example sentences

The rule in softball is the players can't lead off the base, however they can run and potentially steal bases as soon as the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. ❋ Unknown (2006)

No current Dem leader would threaten such a thing because under Washington rules, only manly Republicans are allowed to play hardball — for Democrats to play anything but softball is unseemly. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Regardless, this is really a case about nothing more than ringers in softball leagues, hardly a new phenomenon even if this case adds an additional wrinkle. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At a July 2005 meeting, IOC members voted 52-52, with one abstention, to cut softball from the Olympic program after the 2008 Games. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mike Candrea, the U.S. Olympic coach and University of Arizona head coach, expects such growth to be affected when softball is no longer in the Olympics. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Each summer, the "Bleacher Creatures" organize a round-robin softball tournament of four teams playing for the Ali Ramirez trophy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One daughter is going to Band Camp, the other is playing in softball tournaments, and the son is going to summer camp. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Registration is underway now for fall leagues in softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball and bowling. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The International Olympic Committee voted in 2005 to drop baseball and softball from the Summer Games after this year's Beijing Games. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Also, anent the dropping of baseball/softball from the Olympics, the ECONOMIST published this list of other sports that were dropped. ❋ M_francis (2008)

Please read "Nederland blanks PN-G in softball" by Perryn Keys. ❋ Unknown (2007)

While softball pitches are slower (mid60s for softball and high 90s for baseball) if you take the mound distance into consideration (43ft softball vs 60ft baseball) the reaction time for a 60mph softball is the same as a 90mph baseball and then add in the extreme movement ... ❋ Unknown (2006)

Another mismatch control seen in softball tournaments is timed games. ❋ Unknown (2006)

You'll see more movement of the ball in softball than baseball. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Non-existent before the U. S.-led invasion, women's softball is catching on. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The USOC put on an athletes 'summit, where they brought in softball, soccer, ice hockey, synchronized swimming. ❋ Unknown (2004)

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