How to pronounce “play ball”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To start anything tumultuous.
• (idiomatic) To work together; to cooperate.
• (baseball, softball) An expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball or softball.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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