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unplayable

adjective (SPORT)
 
 
/ʌnˈpleɪ.ə.bl̩/

Definition

describes a ball that is hit or thrown so hard or skilfully that it is impossible to hitGeneral terms used in ball sports describes an area of ground usually used for sports, that cannot be played on, especially because of bad weather conditionsSurfaces on which sports take place
(Definition of unplayable adjective (SPORT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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