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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. uncountable
2. 2
   The ball used in the sport of korfball. countable

Etymology

Borrowing from Dutch korfbal. Equivalent to corf + ball.

Related phrases

non contactteam sport

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