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Ball Definition

noun

A formal gathering for social dancing.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A rounded part or protuberance, especially of the body: the ball of the foot.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A solid spherical or pointed projectile, such as one shot from a cannon.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A spherical object or entity: a steel ball.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A spherical or almost spherical body: a ball of flame.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

biographical name

John 1381 Eng. priest & social agitator.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
Lucille (Désirée) 1911–1989 Am. actress & comedienne.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary

phrasal-verb

Ball up To confuse; bungle.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

idiom

On the ball Informal Alert, competent, or efficient: a teacher who is really on the ball.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
On the ball Informal Relating to qualities, such as competence, skill, or knowledge, that are necessary for success: a manager who has a lot on the ball; a student who has nothing on the ball.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb-intransitive

To become formed into a ball.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Vulgar Slang To have sexual intercourse.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

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ball

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2 letter words with BALL

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ab

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lab

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