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/ˈn(j)uːkəm/ · noun
A sport that is a variation of volleyball, but in which one may catch the ball..
Use newcomb when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Newcomb means A sport that is a variation of volleyball, but in which one may catch the ball..
Common synonyms include catchball, Newcomb ball.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use newcomb where its definition matches the intended context.
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