HyperDic: ballgame

English > 2 senses of the word ballgame:
NOUNstateballgame, new ballgamea particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation
actballgame, ball gamea field game played with a ball (especially baseball)
ballgame > pronunciation
Soundsbaolgey'm
Rhymesacclaim ... tame: 34 rhymes with eym...
English > ballgame: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation.
Example"HDTV looks the same but it's really a whole new ballgame"
Synonymnew ballgame
Broadersituation, state of affairsThe general state of things
English > ballgame: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA field game played with a ball (especially baseball).
Synonymball game
Category ofclosechange one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ballA ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
Narrowerbaseball, baseball game, ballA ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
Broaderfield gameAn outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions
Spanishbéisbol, juego de pelota
Catalanbeisbol

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