paintball

noun, verb — 4 senses

paintball

noun

/ˈpeɪntbɔːl/

Etymology From paint + ball.

1

A sport where teams shoot each other with gelatin capsules filled with paint-like dye.

2

The dye-filled capsule fired in the sport of paintball.

Related terms: airsoft, archery tag, dart tag, laser tag, MilSim, tagball, wargames

paintball

verb

Etymology From paint + ball.

1

To engage in the sport of paintball.

2

To shoot someone using a paintball gun.

Derived terms: paintballer

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