murderball

Etymology

 * "murder" as a synonym for being eliminated by being struck by the ball
 * "murder" from the aggressive full-contact nature of this ball-based sport

Noun

 * 1) A team sport resembling dodgeball in which players are eliminated ("murdered") by being struck with the ball.
 * 2) Wheelchair rugby.

Usage notes

 * This was the original name for the sport, and is still used in Canadian vernacular.

Synonyms

 * killerball
 * quad rugby, wheelchair rugby

Translations

 * Finnish:


 * French: rugby-fauteuil