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keep-away

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A children's game in which players pass an object, usually a ball, between each other while trying to prevent a selected player from intercepting it, and if said selected player catches the ball, he or she exchanges places with whoever last touched it.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolrondo
Portuguêsbobinho
Italianotorello
2 more languages
Eestikoer
Nederlandslummelen

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

keepability keepable keepalive keeper keeper of the flame Keeper of the Privy Seal

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