speelbal

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of spelen +‎ bal.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈspeːl.bɑl/
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Hyphenation: speel‧bal

Noun[edit]

speelbal m (plural speelballen, diminutive speelballetje n)

(figurative) A helpless victim of external forces.
(chiefly diminutive) A ball used for playing, especially one belonging to a pet.

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