| 释义 |
racquetball orig. U.S.|ˈrækɪtbɔːl|
Also racquet ball.
[f. racquet + ball n.1]
A game resembling paddle ball played with a light ball and a racket in a four-walled handball court. Also attrib. Hence ˈracquetˌballer, one who plays racquetball.
1972Wickstrom & Larson (title) Racquetball-paddleball fundamentals. 1974Wall Street Jrnl. 12 June 1 Mr. Kendler split with the International Racquetball Association last year to form a rival organization, the National Racquetball Club, which sponsors a professional tour for 16 top-ranked racquetballers. 1976Milton Keynes Express 23 July 17/4 Over the five week period they will include trampoline, squash, volley-ball, racquet ball, gymnastics, football, table tennis, five a side football,..chess and draughts. 1978Monitor (McAllen, Texas) 29 May 3b/7 The newest indoor sports craze for physical fitness nuts is racquetball. The game is a cross between tennis and handball. 1979Tucson Mag. Apr. 55/1 Racquetball courts and numerous other recreation centers are spotted throughout the city. |