pelota

• Sport de balle d'origine basque ou espagnole qui se joue sur un fronton contre un mur avec une balle et une raquette tressée.

A noun referring to a Basque or Spanish game played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket.

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   A traditional Basque or Spanish court game where players hit a ball against a wall using a wickerwork racket or their hand.

   Pelote basque

   • Pelota is a popular sport in the Basque Country.
   • He learned to play pelota from his grandfather.
   • The pelota court was filled with spectators for the championship match.