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ball - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ball
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(noun) round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in gamesExample SentenceDefinition
- 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 musketSynonyms : musket ballExample SentenceDefinition
- they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball
(noun) an object with a spherical shapeExample SentenceDefinition
- a ball of fire
(noun) the people assembled at a lavish formal danceExample SentenceDefinition
- the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded
(noun) one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgensExample SentenceDefinition
- she kicked him in the balls and got away
(noun) a spherical object used as a playthingExample SentenceDefinition
- 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 ballDefinition
(noun) a compact massExample SentenceDefinition
- a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder
(noun) a lavish dance requiring formal attireSynonyms : formalDefinition
(noun) a more or less rounded anatomical body or massExample SentenceDefinition
- the ball at the base of the thumb
- he stood on the balls of his feet
(noun) the game of baseball Definition
(noun) a pitch that is not in the strike zoneExample SentenceDefinition
- he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him
(verb) form into a ball by winding or rollingExample Sentence
- ball wool