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1. ball

noun. ['ˈbɔl'] round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games.

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. ball

noun. ['ˈbɔl'] a solid projectile that is shot by a musket.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. ball

noun. ['ˈbɔl'] an object with a spherical shape.

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. ball

noun. ['ˈbɔl'] the people assembled at a lavish formal dance.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. ball

verb. ['ˈbɔl'] form into a ball by winding or rolling.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. ball

noun. ['ˈbɔl'] a spherical object used as a plaything.

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
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