pall mall

• Историческая игра XVI-XVIII веков, в которой игроки использовали молотки, чтобы ударять деревянный шар через железное кольцо, подвешенное в конце длинной аллеи. Термин также относится к улице в Лондоне, названной в честь этой игры.

A historical game from the 16th-18th centuries where players used mallets to hit a wooden ball through an iron hoop suspended at the end of a long alley. The term also refers to the street in London named after the game.

1. Historical ball gameC2formalbritish

   A 17th-century game in which players used a mallet to hit a wooden ball through an iron hoop suspended at the end of a long alley.

   Историческая игра с мячом

   • Pall mall was a popular pastime among the English aristocracy.
   • The game of pall mall is considered a precursor to croquet.
   • King Charles II enjoyed playing pall mall in St. James's Park.

2. London street nameB2formalbritish

   A famous street in the City of Westminster, London, known for its clubs and shops.

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   • Pall Mall is home to several prestigious gentlemen's clubs.
   • The street Pall Mall runs parallel to The Mall.
   • Many historic buildings line Pall Mall in central London.