net ball

/nɛt bɔl/
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Other forms: net balls

Definitions of net ball
  1. noun
    a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
    synonyms: let
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    type of:
    serve, service
    (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
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