round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve; the mayor threw out the first ball; the ball rolled into the corner pocket'
a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass; the ball at the base of the thumb; he stood on the balls of his feet'
the game of baseball
a pitch that is not in the strike zone; he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him'
a solid projectile that is shot by a musket; they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball
[ Syn: musket ball ]
an object with a spherical shape; a ball of fire
the people assembled at a lavish formal dance; the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded'
one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; she kicked him in the balls and got away
[ Syn: testis , testis , testicle , testicle , orchis , orchis , ballock , ballock , bollock , bollock , nut , nut , egg , egg ]
a spherical object used as a plaything; he played with his rubber ball in the bathtub'
United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
[ Syn: ball , lucille ball ]
a compact mass; a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder
a lavish dance requiring formal attire
[ Syn: formal ]
ball (n.)
form into a ball by winding or rolling; ball wool'