speelbal

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of spelen +‎ bal. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈspeːl.bɑl/ Hyphenation: speel‧bal === Noun === speelbal m (plural speelballen, diminutive speelballetje n) (figurative) a helpless victim of external forces (chiefly diminutive) a ball used for playing, especially one belonging to a pet