Federball

== German == === Etymology === From Feder (“feather”) +‎ Ball (“ball”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfeːdɐˌbal/ Hyphenation: Fe‧der‧ball === Noun === Federball m the game of badminton badminton ball; shuttlecock ==== Usage notes ==== The competitive sport is usually called Badminton, at least by those involved in it. However, Federball is more common for the same as a garden activity, particularly if the aim is to keep the ball in the air rather than to win points. === Further reading === “Federball” in Duden online “Federball” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache