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volleyball

vol·ley·ball

UK/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ US/ˈvɑliˌbɔl/ fairly common

noun

1.

a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From volley + ball.

Phrases

  • beach volleyball
  • indoor volleyball
  • kick volleyball
  • rebound volleyball
  • sand volleyball
  • sitting volleyball
  • volleyball player

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