Definitions for 'ball':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word ball. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɔːl/
US: /bɑl/
Definition 1
A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
a ball of spittle; a fecal ball
Definition 2
A round or ellipsoidal object.
Definition 3
(mildly, usually in the plural) A testicle.
Definition 4
A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.
Definition 5
A large pill, a form in which medicine was given to horses; a bolus.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɔːl/
US: /bɑl/
Definition 1
To form or wind into a ball.
to ball cotton
Definition 2
To heat in a furnace and form into balls for rolling.
Definition 3
To have sexual intercourse with.
Definition 4
To gather balls which cling to the feet, as of damp snow or clay; to gather into balls.
The horse balls; the snow balls.
Definition 5
(usually in present participle) To be hip or cool.
Definition 6
To play basketball.
Definition 7
To punish by affixing a ball and chain
Part of Speech: Interjection. Interjections are short exclamatory words or phrases that convey strong emotions.
UK: /bɔːl/
US: /bɑl/
Definition 1
An appeal by the crowd for holding the ball against a tackled player. This is heard almost any time an opposition player is tackled, without regard to whether the rules about "prior opportunity" to dispose of the ball are fulfilled.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɔːl/
US: /bɑl/
Definition 1
A formal dance.
Definition 2
A very enjoyable time.
I had a ball at that concert.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: chutzpah, guts, nerve, globe, sphere
Synonyms: roll, wad, bonk, fuck, lay, screw, shag
Synonyms: blast, whale of a time
