Paintball

Team sport involving paint-filled capsules fired from markers.

paintballing

A team sport where players eliminate opponents by tagging them with non-toxic paint-filled capsules (paintballs) fired from compressed gas-powered markers. Played on fields with obstacles, paintball combines strategy, teamwork, and physical activity.

Etymology

Paintball originated in the early 1980s as a way for foresters to mark trees.

Explain Like I’m 5

Paintball is a team sport where players use special markers to shoot paint-filled capsules at each other, trying to eliminate opponents by hitting them.

Fun Facts

Paintball originated in the 1980s
Paint capsules are biodegradable
Markers can shoot up to 300 feet per second

FAQ

What is paintball? A team sport using markers and paint-filled capsules
How did it start? Originally used for marking trees and livestock
What is a 'splat'? When a capsule hits someone

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

team sport recreational activity

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

speedball scenario paintball woodsball

Meronyms — Parts or Components

paintballs markers field

Indexes

competitive activity recreational activity sport team sport

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