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When all the girls were getting all made up and getting into all that girl stuff in junior high I was out playing softball or touch football with the guys.
Catherine Bell

Meaning of "softball" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOFTBALL

softball  [ˈsɒftˌbɔːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOFTBALL

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Softball is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOFTBALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

softball

Softball

Softball is a variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. It was invented in 1887 in Chicago as an indoor game. It was at various times called indoor baseball, mush ball, playground, softbund ball, kitten ball, and, because it was also played by women, ladies' baseball. The name softball was given to the game in 1926. A tournament held in 1933 at the Chicago World's Fair spurred interest in the game. The Amateur Softball Association of America governs the game in the United States and sponsors annual sectional and World Series championships. The World Baseball Softball Confederation regulates rules of play in more than 110 countries, including the United States and Canada; before the WBSC was formed in 2013, the International Softball Federation filled this role. Women's fast-pitch softball became a Summer Olympic sport in 1996, but it were dropped in 2005 from the 2012 games. There are two types of softball. In the most common type, slow-pitch softball, the ball, sometimes larger than the standard 12 inches, must arch on its path to the batter; there are 10 players in a team; and bunting and stealing are prohibited.

Definition of softball in the English dictionary

The first definition of softball in the dictionary is a variation of baseball using a larger softer ball, pitched underhand. Other definition of softball is the ball used. Softball is also the stage in the boiling of a sugar syrup at which it may be rubbed into balls after dipping in cold water.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOFTBALL


baseball
ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl
basketball
ˈbɑːskɪtˌbɔːl
cannonball
ˈkænənˌbɔːl
eyeball
ˈaɪˌbɔːl
fastball
ˈfɑːstˌbɔːl
fireball
ˈfaɪəˌbɔːl
foosball
ˈfuːsˌbɔːl
football
ˈfʊtˌbɔːl
handball
ˈhændˌbɔːl
meatball
ˈmiːtˌbɔːl
netball
ˈnɛtˌbɔːl
oddball
ˈɒdˌbɔːl
patball
ˈpætˌbɔːl
pinball
ˈpɪnˌbɔːl
puffball
ˈpʌfˌbɔːl
racquetball
ˈrækɪtˌbɔːl
snowball
ˈsnəʊˌbɔːl
spitball
ˈspɪtˌbɔːl
trackball
ˈtrækˌbɔːl
volleyball
ˈvɒlɪˌbɔːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOFTBALL

soft-shell
soft-shell clam
soft-shell crab
soft-shelled
soft-shelled turtle
soft-shoe
soft-soap
soft-spoken
softa
softback
softballer
soften
soften up
softener
softening of the brain
softhead
softheadedly
softhearted
softheartedly
softheartedness

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOFTBALL

American football
association football
ball
Canadian football
crystal ball
eyeball to eyeball
fantasy football
five-a-side football
Gaelic football
golf ball
gumball
league football
on the ball
play-the-ball
political football
rugby football
table football
total football
touch football
wrecking ball

Synonyms and antonyms of softball in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «softball» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOFTBALL

Find out the translation of softball to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of softball from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «softball» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

垒球
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

softball
570 millions of speakers

English

softball
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सॉफ्टबॉल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكرة اللينة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

софтбол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

softball
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সফটবল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

softball
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Softball
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Softball
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ソフトボール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소프트볼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Softball
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bóng mềm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாப்ட்பால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सॉफ्टबॉल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

softbol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

softball
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

softball
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

софтбол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

softball
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

softball
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sagtebal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

softball
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

softball
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of softball

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOFTBALL»

The term «softball» is very widely used and occupies the 11.517 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOFTBALL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about softball

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10 QUOTES WITH «SOFTBALL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word softball.
1
Mackenzie Astin
When I am working it is up early and coffee and 15 hours of being on the set. When I am not working, it is up late and coffee, golf or softball and hopefully a ball game on the television.
2
Catherine Bell
When all the girls were getting all made up and getting into all that girl stuff in junior high I was out playing softball or touch football with the guys.
3
Keegan Bradley
When I throw a softball, there's no time to think about the motion of my arm. I just look at the first baseman's glove and react.
4
Yoenis Cespedes
I grew up on the softball field. Every day I would take my glove and my bat with me.
5
Josh Charles
I am a lefty, though I bat right-handed... When I was a kid I pitched, played first, outfield and shortstop as well. Now it's mainly softball with some friends.
6
Brooklyn Decker
I have zero hand-eye coordination - zero - so I've never been good at softball, basketball, golf, things like that, but I'm really strong and I have really good endurance so I can go forever - I'm a tough girl.
7
Jennie Finch
Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball. It is incredible how far women have come and women in sports have come.
8
Jennie Finch
Softball has given me so much in life. It's taught me the kind of person I want to be, and given me a sweet sisterhood. It even led me to my husband.
9
Jennie Finch
Growing up, I watched softball and U.S.A .softball, and that was my goal of being able to represent my country and wear the red, white, and blue out there, and I think it is one of the highest honors to be able to go out there and compete for your country, and it was something so very special, and it was everything I dreamt of and more.
10
Jennie Finch
Although it is disappointing that softball was not reinstated into the Olympics, we are going to continue to keep growing the sport.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOFTBALL»

Discover the use of softball in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to softball and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Softball: Steps to Success
This updated edition also includes these features: -Responsibilities of each position on the field and every batter in the lineup -Offensive and defensive tactics for specific game situations -Emphasis on the short game, covering five types ...
Diane L. Potter, Lynn V. Johnson, 2007
2
Complete Guide to Slowpitch Softball
Although many books focus on fastpitch softball, this is the first comprehensive guide for slowpitch softball played by more than 13 million in the U.S. Includes over 200 photos and a 45-minute DVD that presents demonstrations of offensive ...
Rainer Martens, Julie Martens, 2010
3
Physics of Baseball & Softball
This book describes the physics of baseball and softball, assuming that the reader has a basic background in both physics and mathematics.
Rod Cross, 2011
4
Softball
Provides an introduction to the game of softball, covering the history, rules, equipment, and skills connected with this sport.
Bernie Blackall, 1998
5
Softball: fast and slow pitch
Including information on team warm-ups, position-specific drills, and equipment selection, this book covers the sport from the top of the first to the bottom of the seventh.
Mario Pagnoni, Gerald Robinson, 1995
6
Softball
Introduces the history, equipment, skills, and strategies of softball.
Kristin Wolden Nitz, 2000
7
Girls' Softball: Winning on the Diamond
"Describes softball, the skills needed for it, and ways to compete"--Provided by publisher.
Heather E. Schwartz, 2007
8
A Guide for Young Softball Pitchers
A Guide for Young Softball Pitchers sets out everything needed to develop the skills, physical conditioning, and training regimen that will bring success and satisfaction on the playing field.
Don Oster, Jacque Hunter, 2005
9
Defensive Softball Drills
All of the drills are accompanied by coaching points and detailed illustrations. The book also includes a handy drill finder for locating drills to work on specific areas and situations.
Jacquie Joseph, 1998
10
Softball: Rules, Tips, Strategy, and Safety
Offers an introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of softball.
Adam B. Hofstetter, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOFTBALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term softball is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Truck driver charged in bus crash that killed 4 NCTC softball players
A truck driver whose semitrailer crashed into a bus in Oklahoma and killed four members of the North Central Texas College softball team has been charged ... «Dallas Morning News, Jun 15»
2
Penn State Altoona softball player charged for hitting a batter
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A Penn State Altoona softball player is discussing a plea deal with prosecutors on assault charges for hitting a batter with a pitch during ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
3
Baseball, Softball Among Finalists For Return In 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Baseball, softball and the other seven sports were handpicked from a longer list of 26 released earlier this month. The International Olympic Committee is ... «NESN.com, Jun 15»
4
Baseball, softball among finalist sports to be added for Tokyo 2020 …
Baseball and softball, bowling, karate, roller sports, sport climbing, squash, surfing and wushu were named finalist sports to be considered to be added for the ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
5
MSU softball player: Coaches purposely pitched at head
Michigan State Police and Michigan State University officials are investigating allegations a Spartans assistant softball coach twice intentionally hit a player with ... «The Detroit News, Jun 15»
6
Baseball, softball apply for inclusion in 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
The World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced on its official website that the organization has officially applied for inclusion in the 2020 ... «CBSSports.com, Jun 15»
7
Florida 3, Michigan 2: Softball drops first in WCWS final
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A year ago at this time, Florida was winning the Women's College World Series. Michigan? Watching at home. That may be the ... «Detroit Free Press, Jun 15»
8
Big-Play Gators Put Softball in Loser's Bracket
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – In the first of two games featuring the winners from day one of the 2015 Women's College World Series, the No. 8 LSU softball team ... «LSUSports.net, May 15»
9
Auburn wants to extend Clint Myers' contract, secure softball coach …
Athletics director Jay Jacobs plans to meet with the softball coach to discuss a contract extension, which could secure the 63-year-old coach at Auburn until his ... «AL.com, May 15»
10
Teen Softball Player Dies Following Collapse
A teenage softball player who was fighting for her life after collapsing at a game has died, her team tweeted Wednesday night. Dana Housley suffered a ... «NBC Southern California, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Softball [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/softball>. May 2024 ».
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