Definition tetherball in American English

tetherball noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˈteθərˌbɔl/

a game played by two people with a ball that is attached to the top of a pole with a long rope. Each player tries to wrap the rope completely around the pole by hitting the ball in one direction or the other.

Synonyms and related words

badminton ball ball game

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