Dodgeballs

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of rubber or inflatable ball designed for use in the game of dodging, where players aim to avoid being hit while trying to hit opponents
2. Commonly used in physical education settings and recreational play to improve agility and reaction time
3. They serve as both a tool for competitive sport and a means of promoting teamwork and tactical thinking among players

Etymology: "Dodgeballs" is the plural of "dodgeball," the game in which players throw balls at opponents who try to evade them. The base word is formed from "dodge" and "ball," the two elements combined in a straightforward compound. "Dodge" carries the sense of quickly moving aside to avoid something, and "ball" is the familiar round object, so the name describes the game's central action: dodging a thrown ball.

Synonyms: balls