push-ball

Two teams push the large push-ball across the field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sport: "push-ball" refers to a game in which two teams attempt to push a large, heavy ball (often a giant inflatable ball) into the opposing team's goal area.
   • The ball itself: "push-ball" also denotes the large ball used in this sport.

Usage Examples

• Sport:
  • Push-ball is a fun team activity often played at school sports days. (A game involving pushing a large ball.)
• Ball:
  • The push-ball was so heavy that it took six players to move it. (The large ball used in the sport.)

Advanced Usage

• "to play push-ball": to engage in the sport of push-ball.
  • The children decided to play push-ball in the park this afternoon. (They participated in the game.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pushball (n): an alternative spelling of "push-ball".
  • Pushball tournaments are held annually in some countries. (The sport with the alternative spelling.)

Synonyms

• Ball-pushing game: a descriptive term for the sport.
• Giant ball game: a general term for games using a large ball.

Related Idioms

• Push the ball forward: to make progress, especially in a team effort (not a direct idiom but a figurative use).
  • In our project, everyone must push the ball forward to meet the deadline. (Collaborate to achieve progress.)