Ball

/bɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A rounded object that isused in various games and sports.

He kicked the ball into the goal.

A spherical or round object often made of rubber, leather, or other materials.

The children played catch with a colorful rubber ball.

A formal dance or social gathering.

They attended a charity ball at the grand hotel.

A testicle.

The doctor explained the procedure to a patient who had a lump on his ball.

verb

To form into a ball.

She balled up the paper and tossed it in the trash.

To roll or gather into a ball.

The cat balled up the yarn into a messy pile.

Middle English bal, from Old Norse bǫllr; related to balla, to swell.

have a ball

To have a great time.

ball is in your court

It's your turn to make a decision or take action.

no ball

In cricket, a delivery that is deemed illegal.

bounce

To spring back after hitting a surface.

sphere

A perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space.

juggling

The act of keeping several objects in motion in the air by catching and throwing.

A term used to refer to wealth or resources, especially in slang involving money.

He's got the ball; he can do whatever he wants.

To have fun or enjoy oneself.

We really balled out at the party last night.