Softball vs. Hardball — What's the Difference?

Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball (11 to 16 inches or 28 to 40 cm circumference) on a field that has base lengths of 60 feet, a pitcher's mound that ranges from 35 to 43 (professional is 43) feet away from home plate, and a home run fence that is 220–300 feet away from home plate, depending on the type of softball being played. It was invented in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, United States as an indoor game.

Baseball.

A variation of baseball played on a smaller diamond with a larger, softer ball that is pitched underhand.

(Informal) The use of any means, however ruthless, to attain an objective.

The ball used in this game.

(ball games) In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.

A question, especially one posed during an interview or public forum, that is easy to answer and does not cause embarrassment

Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

The ball used to play the sport.

(transitive) To exhibit tough and ruthless behavior towards.

(by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.

A no-nonsense attitude in business or politics;

Ball used in playing softball

Baseball as distinguished from softball

A game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer