Ball meaning in English

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Definition

a ball: a round object that you can play with, a sphere; a big formal dance party noun
(Let's go to) the ball!: (I think we should attend) the big party! noun

Examples

  • "You drop a ball thrown at you;"
  • "He's trying to hit the ball somewhere where it won't be caught."
  • "Someone catches your ball;"
  • "A regulation dodgeball is a rubber ball 8 and 1/2 inches in diameter;"
  • "I'm here on the outskirts of London, in Twickenham. This is the home of English rugby, and I'm here to gather some opinions about what everyone is calling the "year of the oval ball"."
  • "Here, Sigourney, throw me that ball would you?"
  • "Schmidt uses her powerful arms to slam the ball."
  • "A ball hits you and another teammate (you're both out)."
  • "We can hit a few balls on the driving range or even play polo."
  • "Brian : And he was the only one who could dodge the balls!"
  • "We have three bottles of champagne, a big rubber ball, and a net."
  • "A ball hits you and falls to the floor;"
  • "Jean : Who is the man throwing the ball?"
  • "I look forward to seeing you at the annual Policeman's Ball next month."

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