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Synonyms for ball

Grammar : Noun
Spell : bawl
Phonetic Transcription : bɔl

Top 10 synonyms for ball
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Définition of ball

Origin :
  • "round object," Old English *beal, from or corresponding to Old Norse bollr "ball," from Proto-Germanic *balluz (cf. Old High German ballo, German Ball), from PIE root *bhel- (2) "to blow, inflate, swell" (see bole).
  • Meaning "testicle" is from early 14c. Ball of the foot is from mid-14c. A ball as an object in a sports game is recorded from c.1200; To have the ball "hold the advantage" is from c.1400. To be on the ball is 1912, from sports. Ball-point pen first recorded 1946. Ball of fire when first recorded in 1821 referred to "a glass of brandy;" as "spectacularly successful striver" it is c.1900.
  • noun dance party
  • noun globe, sphere
Example sentences :
  • The ball of red fire in the west was half below the rim of the distant peak.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • You see, we left the shop in such a hurry we never thought about powder and ball.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The pressing of this ball actuates a detonator inside the flask I carry in my pocket.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • It is a great game of ball; the bats are broad and light, and the ball is small and soft.
  • Extract from : « A Little Book of Profitable Tales » by Eugene Field
  • Come to the ball at Harrowgate, I win my bet, and I'm your sworn friend.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The ball once started gained size and momentum as it progressed.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • One man was walking on his hands and tossing a ball about with his feet.
  • Extract from : « Buried Cities, Part 2 » by Jennie Hall
  • She was going to the ball because Antoun Effendi had ordered, rather than asked, her to go.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Then, "Ellis Holbrook, do you know who threw that ball of paper?"
  • Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy
  • In a moment, each of the three leaders thrust his ball into his bosom.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
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