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Softball

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

The boys played softball.
In softball, the ball is pitched underhand.
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The school organized a ____ tournament for the students to enjoy on the last day of the term.

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