English Explanatory Dictionary

korfball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-contact unisex team sport originating from the Netherlands, similar to netball, where players attempt to throw a ball into a basket atop a pole.
  2. The ball used in the sport of korfball.

Pronunciation

kô(r)fbôl /ˈkɔː(ɹ)fbɔːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-korfball.wav

Word forms

korfball korfballs

Etymology

Borrowing from Dutch korfbal. Equivalent to corf + ball.

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