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Ball - handling-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A ball is a round object used in games and sports, typically made of rubber, leather, or plastic. It can be thrown, kicked, or bounced in various activities.

ball

/bɔl/ /bɔːl/

Definition:

A round object used in games or sports, typically made of rubber, leather, or plastic.

Synonyms:

sphere, orb, globe

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

cube, square

Common Collocations:

play ball, throw the ball, catch the ball, kick the ball, ball game

Derivatives:

balls (plural), balled (verb)

Usage Tips:

Use "ball" as a noun for objects in sports or as a verb meaning to form into a round shape.

Common Phrases:

on the ball, have a ball, drop the ball

Etymology:

From Old Norse "bǫllr," meaning a rounded object or lump.

Examples:

  • 1. The children played with a red ball in the park.
  • 2. She kicked the soccer ball into the net effortlessly.
  • 3. He rolled the clay into a perfect ball shape.
  • 4. They danced all night and had a ball at the party.

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