noun
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
Examples
- the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve
- the mayor threw out the first ball
- the ball rolled into the corner pocket
noun
a solid projectile that is shot by a musket
Synonyms
musket ball
Examples
- they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball
noun
an object with a spherical shape
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Examples
- a ball of fire
noun
the people assembled at a lavish formal dance
Examples
- the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded
noun
one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
Synonyms
Examples
- she kicked him in the balls and got away
noun
a spherical object used as a plaything
Examples
- he played with his rubber ball in the bathtub
noun
United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
Synonyms
Lucille Ball
noun
a compact mass
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Examples
- a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder
noun
a lavish dance requiring formal attire
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noun
a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass
Examples
- the ball at the base of the thumb
- he stood on the balls of his feet
noun
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
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Examples
- teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
- he played baseball in high school
- there was a baseball game on every empty lot
- there was a desire for National League ball in the area
- play ball!
noun
a pitch that is not in the strike zone
Examples
- he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him
verb
form into a ball by winding or rolling
Examples
- ball wool