ball

(noun) round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games. Examples: "The ball travelled 90 mph on his serve." "The mayor threw out the first ball." "The ball rolled into the corner pocket."

(noun) a solid projectile that is shot by a musket. Synonyms: musket ball. Example: "They had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball."

(noun) an object with a spherical shape. Synonyms: globe, orb. Example: "A ball of fire."

(noun) the people assembled at a lavish formal dance. Example: "The ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded."

(noun) one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens. Synonyms: testis, testicle, orchis, ballock, bollock, nut, egg. Example: "She kicked him in the balls and got away."

(noun) a spherical object used as a plaything. Example: "He played with his rubber ball in the bathtub."

(noun) United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989). Synonyms: Ball, Lucille Ball.

(noun) a compact mass. Synonyms: clod, glob, lump, clump, chunk. Example: "A ball of mud caught him on the shoulder."

(noun) a lavish dance requiring formal attire. Synonyms: formal.

(noun) a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass. Examples: "The ball at the base of the thumb." "He stood on the balls of his feet."

(noun) the game of baseball.

(noun) a pitch that is not in the strike zone. Example: "He threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him."

(verb) form into a ball by winding or rolling. Example: "Ball wool."