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basketball
Definition:
(nou) a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop (nou) an inflated ball used in playing basketball
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl
Examples:
The basketball player's skill is extraordinary.
Resent findings believe basketball was baste on this game.
University reprimands reporter for livetweeting basketball game.
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