spaldeen

/spɔlˈdin/
noun
  1. A brand of high-bounce rubber ball, often used in street games like stickball or handball, especially in New York City.
    • The old Spaldeen was worn but still had a great bounce.
    • Kids in the neighborhood played stickball with a Spaldeen every afternoon.
    • He bounced the Spaldeen against the wall and caught it with one hand.
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