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Ball Return: The physical part of the equipment upon which the ball sits after being sent back to you after a delivery.

National Football League (NFL): The largest professional American football league, with 32 teams.

Multiple Rates Of Return: More than one rate of return from the same project that makes the net present value of the project equal to zero. This situation arises when the IRR method is used for a project in which neg . . . View Full Definition

New Balls: A new set of balls replacing the old ones during the game from time to time due to the fact that strokes make the ball heat up and alter its bounce characteristics; the player first to serve . . . View Full Definition

Open Return: A air ticket with no return date specified. Rarely done these days, usually quite expensive and not allowed on most discounted fares.

Passed Ball: A pitch that is not wild which is missed or dropped by the catcher allowing the runner to advance.

Moonball: A medium-high offensive lob hit with topspin (in the uk, also a pejorative term for a defensive, very high return of shot)

Nothing Ball: A ball that accomplishes little because of a poor hit, no action, or both. An ineffective ball.

Money Rate Of Return: Annual money return as a percentage of asset value.

Market Return: The return on the market portfolio.