captain ball
Originating in the Philippines, 'captain ball' refers to both a team leader in various sports and a unique game where teams aim to pass a ball to a designated captain.
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Definition
B1Philippines
(informal)The leader of a sports team.
Example
- As the captain ball, Maria led her team to victory in the basketball match.
B1Playground
(informal)A game where teams pass a ball to a member positioned in a specific area to score points.
Example
- During recess, the kids enjoyed a lively game of captain ball.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "captain ball":
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