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pallone

pallone

9.9
A ball game like tennis where players hit a large ball outdoors with their hand or a bat
  • noun
  • /pɑːˈloʊni/
: pallone
  • Last summer, the villagers held a tournament for the traditional Italian sport of pallone, showcasing their skills with the large hand-struck ball.

Examples

  • During our trip to Italy, we watched a thrilling match of pallone played in a picturesque town square.

  • The children gathered to learn how to play pallone, excited to try hitting the large ball with their hands.

  • One year, Congressman Frank Pallone, the founder of the India Caucus in the US House, attended.

    Academic text (2005)

  • And I'm Art Pallone.

    Strange Darling (2024)

  • In April 1988, Reds manager Pete Rose shoved umpire Dave Pallone during a heated argument.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Brutto pallone gonfiato.

    Trapeze (1956)

  • Are there state laws—in Massachusetts or in other states where NECC was licensed—that prohibit this practice?" write Henry Waxman, Frank Pallone, and Diana DeGette to the committee.

    Blog text (15)

Surface Forms

pallone singular
palloni plural

Etymology

The word pallone comes from the Italian palla 'ball' and the ending -one 'big', so it literally means 'big ball'. So, the game called pallone is named for the large ball that players hit with their hand or a wooden bat.