Definition of "stickball" [stickball]

• A form of baseball played with a rubber ball and a stick, such as one made from the handle of a broom, for a bat. (noun)

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• "Baer called the stickball photo of Mays his favorite image in sports."
• "Many rival Native American clans settled disputes through a game similar to modern day lacrosse called stickball, Williamson said as she showed children the traditional "stick" used to play the game."
• "As for no equipment needed and a sport that can be -- and is -- played anywhere, basketball would fit that bill, as would sandlot pick up game iterations of baseball, such as stickball, stoopball, softball, etc."