trap ball

See also: trapball

English

Noun

trap ball (uncountable)

1. An old game played with a levered wooden trap by means of which a small ball is launched into the air so as to be struck by a player with a bat. The aim is to hit the ball furthest, either in one or several turns.

Synonyms

• cat
• cat and dog
• knurr and spell
• northern spell
• nipsy