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boccie ball

/ˈbɒtʃi bɔːl/

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/ˈbɒtʃi bɔːl/B1informalsport
  • ruВид спорта, похожий на боулинг на траве, в который играют на корте с маленькими цветными шарами и меньшим целевым шаром, называемым паллино. Игра зародилась в Италии и популярна среди людей всех возрастов.

A sport similar to lawn bowling, played on a court with small colored balls and a smaller target ball called a pallino. The game originated in Italy and is popular among all ages.

  1. Italian lawn bowling gameB1formal

    A ball sport closely related to bowls and pétanque, played on a court where players roll balls to get closest to a smaller target ball.

    ruИтальянская игра в шары на траве

    • We played boccie ball at the park on Sunday.
    • The team practiced their boccie ball throws for the tournament.
    • Boccie ball is a popular game among seniors in Italy.