murderball

English

Etymology

From murder +‎ ball.

  • (dodgeball): "murder" as a synonym for being eliminated by being struck by the ball
  • (wheelchair rugby): "murder" from the aggressive full-contact nature of this ball-based sport

Noun

murderball (uncountable)

  1. A team sport resembling dodgeball in which players are eliminated ("murdered") by being struck with the ball.
  2. Wheelchair rugby.

Usage notes

  • (wheelchair rugby): This was the original name for the sport, and is still used in Canadian vernacular.

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