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ball

/bɔːl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A round object used in various games, such as soccer, baseball, or basketball.

    - "He played soccer with a ball."
    - "The baseball pitcher threw a fastball."
    - "The basketball player dribbled the ball towards the hoop."
  • noun

    A device used for measuring or indicating the size, weight, or quantity of something.

    - "The scale displayed the weight of the ball."
    - "The weather balloon measured the altitude of the storm."
    - "The ball-point pen has a small ball at its tip."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɔːl/



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  2. /bɔːl/



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Synonyms

chutzpah , guts , nerve , globe , sphere , roll , wad , bonk , fuck , lay , screw , shag , blast , whale of a time
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ball
call , fall , hall , pall , small , wall
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Ball (en) : A round object used in games

  2. Ball (en) : A device for measuring or indicating size

  3. Bawl (en) : To cry out loudly

Variants
List of all variants of ball that leads to same result
ball , balls , on the ball , balled , balling , Ball , John Ball , Lucille Ball , Lucille Désirée Ball , ball-and-socket joint , ball-and-socket joints , ball bearing , ball bearings , ball boy , ball boys , ball cock , ball cocks , ball control , ball controls
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'balle', from 'ballan' to roll, throw.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. A standard soccer ball has 32 panels.

  2. The largest ball ever made was a 10-foot diameter basketball, created in 1983.

  3. The term 'ball' comes from the Old English word 'ballan', meaning 'to roll or throw'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Ball game: A game that involves a ball.

  2. Ballpoint pen: A writing instrument with a ball at its tip.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various cultures, balls have been used as symbols of power, wealth, or fertility. For instance, in ancient Rome, emperors would throw large feasts and games with balls as part of their Saturnalia festival. In literature, balls are often depicted as grand events where people dance and socialize.

How to Memorize "ball"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a round object that you can throw or bounce.
    - Visualize the shape and size of the ball.
    - Think of the feeling of catching or hitting a ball.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ball' with games or sports.
    - Remember the feeling of holding a ball.
    - Think of a ball bouncing or rolling.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-A-L-L: Bounces and rolls easily.
    - B-A-L-L: Brings all sorts of activities.
    - B-A-L-L: Big and alluring, leading to fun.

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