basketball

verb

  • To play the game of basketball.

noun

  • A game where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball through a high hoop.
  • The round ball used to play the game of basketball.


Synonym

  • hoops

Word Explanation:

  • Basketball is a sport where two teams try to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop. You dribble the ball and pass it to your teammates.

Word in hindi

बास्केटबॉल

basketball

Other variations in hindi

  • बास्केटबॉल खेल basketball khel
  • गेंद से बास्केट gend se basket

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'basketball' mean?

Basketball is a sport where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop that is high off the ground.

How do you pronounce 'basketball'?

You say 'basketball' like this: bas-ket-ball.

What is the origin of the word 'basketball'?

The word 'basketball' comes from two words: 'basket', which is the hoop, and 'ball', which is the round object used to play the game.

What is the meaning of 'basketball' in Hindi?

The word 'basketball' in Hindi is 'बास्केटबॉल' (Bāskēṭbāl).